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• Opening for a dance teacher at May River High School, Beaufort County Schools- Beaufort County School District - Frontline Recruitment
  

• South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
  

Greenville, SC

Position: Modern Dance Instructor

OPENING DATE:  February 6, 2026            
CLOSING DATE: March 9, 2026

STATE POSITION NUMBER:  60023830            

SALARY RANGE:  Determined by Education and Experience    
BAND and LEVEL:  UB03-00

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m./Full-time, may include some weekends.

LOCATION:  South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville, SC

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelor’s degree (BA or BFA), along with a minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience at the secondary, post-secondary or professional level. Performance background with a professional modern or contemporary dance company. Advanced knowledge of 20th century modern dance techniques and contemporary dance practices. 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  
A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dance Performance or related dance studies, along with five (5) years of successful teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level. 

Professionally trained modern dance teacher experienced in teaching 20th century modern dance techniques to advanced and pre-professional students. Outstanding performance background with a major modern or contemporary dance company. Extensive knowledge and experience in both staging modern dance repertory and choreographing original dance works. 

The preferred candidate will also have demonstrated expertise and ability to teach one or more of the following: contemporary floor work, modern partnering, movement improvisation, movement composition, somatic practices such as Yoga or Pilates, cross-training, dance history, and Aspects of Production. 

Excellent communication and writing skills. Demonstrated knowledge and interpersonal skills to work with public school students who have exceptional artistic potential and achievement, other arts and academic educators, and diverse constituencies and cultures. Experience teaching and administering summer dance programs for middle/high school students. Experience with outreach and curriculum design for K-12 dance teachers and students. 

The preferred candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an educator and artist. 

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:  
The instructor will advance the mission of the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities to identify and teach South Carolina's artistically talented high school students through programs of pre-professional instruction in an environment of artistic and academic excellence. The successful candidate will also advance the school's Outreach mission by serving as a resource for all teachers and students in South Carolina. 

The SCGSAH Dance Department seeks a professionally-trained modern dance teacher with experience teaching advanced modern/contemporary  dance technique. The department serves 10th-12th grade students who choose to pursue pre-professional training in either Classical Ballet or Modern & Contemporary Dance. This vibrant, progressive dance program aims to be both formal and forward thinking, blending classical traditions with the moving trends of the 21st century. The program offers students a systematic yet diverse curriculum that is designed to educate and prepare students for entry into the highly fluid and competitive professional dance world.
Therefore, the department seeks a dynamic instructor who will teach intermediate through advanced modern dance technique(s) and related contemporary dance practices; stage existing repertoire and choreograph new works as needed for the department’s demonstrations and performances; coach and prepare students for performances, auditions, and competitions; assist with costume coordination; and advise and mentor students in informal settings and also through formal course structures such as Senior Audition Preparation and Senior Showcase. In their letter of interest, applicants should highlight their areas of expertise from the preferred qualifications above. 

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty also participate in faculty meetings, committees, and other events that promote excellence and growth in the department and school. All faculty at SCGSAH organize departmental programming, participate in school wide events, engage with Admissions and Outreach colleagues, and have an opportunity to work in our summer programs. They should participate in auditions and admissions review processes as requested by the Department Chair or Dean, and demonstrate interest and engagement in student performances and other school-wide activities. Other related duties may be assigned by the Department Chair or Administration.

Faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence in continued artistic and academic pursuits. They should represent SCGSAH and the department through active involvement in professional activities and organizations, and strengthen professional ties by participating, exhibiting, performing, and/or making presentations for public groups, districts and schools, parent groups, etc. 

In consultation with the Department Chair and Dean, the candidate will also contribute to the ongoing design and implementation of the modern dance curriculum, aligning with state and national standards, utilizing the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency and the school's curriculum as adopted by the Board of Directors.

Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed applications will not be accepted. 

Along with the state application, applicants are asked to submit:
●    A detailed resumé highlighting their education, relevant work experience, and professional accomplishments. 
●    A letter of interest outlining their commitment to the subject area, teaching philosophy, and how their qualifications align with the responsibilities of the position.