Teacher of Dance and Physical Education

The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K-XII, seeks a Teacher of Dance and Physical Education for a full-time, ongoing position beginning August 2024.

We invite interested candidates to apply by completing an application and uploading a cover letter and resume at https://www.brearley.org/page/about/employment-opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• teaching the Lower School dance curriculum, which includes classes in creative movement, various dance styles, improvisation, and composition
• teaching Upper School dance electives as part of the PE curriculum (previous courses have included Introduction to Tap, Salsa, Dance History, Contemporary, Developing a Dance Film)
• coaching the equivalent of two varsity seasons in the Middle and/or Upper School athletics program, which includes directing the Middle School dance program and one additional season of a team sport
• collaborating with members of the Physical Education Department to build curriculum in PE, dance, and fitness across divisions
• developing and delivering an inclusive, anti-bias, anti-racist pedagogy
• prioritizing the safety of students and athletes in all settings
• helping to plan and execute school-wide events hosted by the PE and Athletics Departments

The ideal candidate will:

• have a bachelor’s degree in the subject area
• have at least three years of experience in teaching dance within a K-12 community
• have experience teaching different age groups from elementary to high school
• demonstrate the ability to develop and adapt pedagogy, curriculum, and assessments for students with a range of skill levels and learning styles
• show a commitment to helping girls think independently and develop confidence in their own abilities
• experience in inclusive, anti-bias, anti-racist pedagogy
• have excellent collaboration, written, and communication skills
• model an inclusive behavior in all settings.

About the School

Founded in 1884, the school is a center of intellectual exuberance, attracting students from across and beyond New York City. Our mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose:  to cultivate in our students a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture, and sustain a diverse faculty and student body. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and antiracist school community, and we expect our faculty, staff, students, parents, and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.

Salary

In 2024-25, the total full-time salary for this position ranges from $78,100 to $143,000, depending on experience. 

Benefits

Benefits offered to eligible employees include a range of options for health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans; an HSA plan; pre-tax transit benefits; long-term disability insurance; a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution; a sabbatical program; breakfast and lunch without charge; support for professional growth and development; and the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good.  Faculty may also apply for housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates.

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other state or federally protected classification.