Coach (Prop 28): Dance Coach (Year Long): Baile Folklorico - W. C. Overfelt 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 provide a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of equipping students with the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career.

About the Role

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled and passionate Dance Coach with expertise in a variety of genres including but not limited to hip-hop, jazz, tap, ballet, and modern to support in-class dance instruction during the regular school day. Throughout the school year, the coach will work alongside a credentialed teacher at District High Schools, supporting 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 assigned genres
• 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 base assignment requirements

Requirements

• 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
• 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