Dance Instructor starting 2025 – 2026 Academic Year

Are you passionate about dance and eager to inspire the next generation of performers? Brentwood College School is seeking an engaging and experienced Dance Instructor to join our vibrant Arts Department. This position includes teaching a competitive Dance Company class as well as beginner, choreography, and musical theatre classes. Your role will be instrumental in fostering creativity, discipline, and a love for dance in students of varying skill levels.

Our ideal candidate has a strong background in dance education and performance, at least three years of relevant teaching experience, and a talent for mentoring students. You should be skilled in choreography, class instruction, and creating engaging learning environments. Your organizational skills, creativity, and ability to work collaboratively will contribute to a thriving arts community.

You will be working alongside colleagues who are dedicated to supporting a positive student learning experience, from classroom to studio to athletic venue to boarding house. Your innovative nature will be supported as you create authentic learning opportunities for your students. If you can see yourself working at a school where each student is contributing in academics, connecting to their passion in the arts, and competing athletically wearing the school insignia, all while living away from home, Brentwood could be the community you’ve been looking for.

Your Opportunity:

This posting includes 4 blocks in each of 3 terms plus directing and providing choreography for the Grade 8 musical in term 1. Arts classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The position is .57 FTE and has the potential to expand classes to sports afternoons and/or summer musical theatre camps with additional compensation.

Your Qualifications and Experience:

·         BC teaching certification or Letter of Permission to instruct dance classes

·         Teaching Certificate with a Recognized Dance Society: RAD, AIDTA, BATD, CDTA, ISTD

·         Experience as a dance educator (institutional, community-based, or private), and ideally, teaching dance in a high school environment

·         Familiarity with Grade 9-12 BC Arts curriculum is an asset

·         Strong choreography skills and experience leading competitive and recreational dance

Notes:

·         Criminal Record Check clearance is a condition of initial and ongoing employment

·         Some travel is required to participate in competitions and festivals

·         Part time compensation for a TRB Certified teacher is between $41,495 and $65,495 based on years of experience. (Noncertified instructors will receive a lower compensation amount as they require supervision while they apply for and await an Independent School Subject Restricted certificate.)

·         We encourage you to review the full Position Profile on our website before applying

Please submit your cover and résumé to [email protected] by February 14, 2025

We thank all applicants, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Brentwood College School is committed to making our school the best place to learn and work. As one of the top boarding high schools in North America, we offer a vibrant culture, competitive compensation, a diverse student body, and an absolutely stunning oceanfront campus. Our Admissions motto is #choosetobe, and this applies to our faculty as well.