Coach (Prop 28): Dance Coach: Genre Specific - James Lick High School

About the Role

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled, passionate, dynamic, and experienced Dance Coach to provide in-class instruction in hip-hop. 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-class dance coaching in collaboration with site dance teacher
• Teach technical skills, choreography, and performance readiness in hip-hop and additional genres (jazz, 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
• May be assigned to District Dance courses at multiple sites to meet the requirement of base assignment

Requirements

• Proven experience in teaching and choreographing hip-hop and at least one other genre (jazz, tap, ballet, or modern)
• Experience teaching high school-aged students in an educational or studio setting
• Strong classroom management and culturally responsive teaching practices
• Must complete Edjoin online application, submit resume, and provide letters of recommendation/reference
• Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results prior to employment

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

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents
• Focus on personal professional development