Coach (Prop 28): Dance Coach: Genre Specific (Jazz and Modern Dance) - Yerba Buena High School

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!Job SummaryThe East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled, passionate, dynamic and experienced Dance Coach to provide in-class instruction in jazz and modern dance. Throughout the school year, the coach will work alongside a credentialed teacher at District High Schools, supporting the school’s intermediate, advanced, and company-level classes. This role includes instruction, rehearsal preparation, and performance support at one or more school sites, contributing to high-quality dance education for a diverse student body.Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Proven experience in teaching and choreographing jazz and at least one other genre (jazz, tap, ballet, or hip hop)
• Experience teaching high school-aged students in an educational or studio setting
• Strong classroom management and culturally responsive teaching practices Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree or formal training in Dance or Performing Arts
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred
• Familiarity with public school arts programs and working with diverse student populations
  
  

Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume (Please attach a current Resume)
  
  

Comments and Other InformationKey Tasks/Duties:

• Deliver in-class dance coaching in collaboration with site dance teacher
• Teach technical skills, choreography, and performance readiness in jazz and additional genres (hip hop, ballet, tap, modern)
• Choreograph or support student choreography for school productions and district events
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment
• Attend and assist in tech rehearsals and performances.
• Communicate effectively with site staff, students, and families as needed
• Support costume planning, rehearsal management, and show logistics Other Duties/Responsibilities:
• Person serving in this capacity would be assigned to District Dance courses
• May need to teach at multiple sites to meet requirement of base assignment Key Tasks/Duties:
• Deliver in-class dance coaching in collaboration with site dance teacher
• Teach technical skills, choreography, and performance readiness in jazz and additional genres (hip hop, ballet, tap, modern)
• Choreograph or support student choreography for school productions and district events
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment
• Attend and assist in tech rehearsals and performances.
• Communicate effectively with site staff, students, and families as needed
• Support costume planning, rehearsal management, and show logistics Other Duties/Responsibilities:
• Person serving in this capacity would be assigned to District Dance courses
• May need to teach at multiple sites to meet requirement of base assignment