Dance Teacher Maternity Leave [January-May 2026]

Newark Academy Dance Teacher - Maternity Leave

Dates of Employment: January 5 - May 21, 2026

Newark Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Dance Teacher to serve as a maternity leave substitute during the Spring Semester. This individual will be responsible for teaching a range of middle and upper school dance classes, supervising student choreography projects, and coordinating the culminating Dance Concert in May. The ideal candidate will bring strong classroom management, choreography, and performance production skills, as well as a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities:

Daytime Teaching, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm as required by class schedule

• Teach four sections of dance, including:
• 6th Grade 
• 8th Grade 
• 9th and 10th Grade Intermediate / Advanced Dance 
• 11th and 12th Grade IB (International Baccalaureate) Dance 
• Choreograph one piece for each middle school class and one to two pieces for each upper school class 

After-School Commitments, after 2:30 pm 

• Coach Middle School Dancers as a winter sport, Monday - Thursday, 2:30–3:30 pm in January and February 
• Hold auditions for student-choreographed works Monday, March 9th, 3:30–5:30 pm and collaborate with student choreographers to finalize and publish cast lists
• Supervise daily student choreography rehearsals, Monday - Friday, 2:30–5:30 pm in April and May 
• Coordinate with student choreographers and the Technical Director to schedule and run technical rehearsals after school during the week of May 11th
• Design lighting for personal choreography and support student choreographers in developing lighting designs with the Technical Director
• Lead dress rehearsals after school on Monday, May 18th and Tuesday, May 19th 
• Oversee and support the Dance Concert on Wednesday, May 20th, including a school-day performance and evening concert at 7:00pm

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Performing Arts, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Prior teaching experience with middle and high school students
• Strong knowledge of dance technique, choreography, and production
• Ability to supervise student-led creative work and provide constructive feedback
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience with lighting design and/or performance production preferred

Salary & Other Compensation:

Base pay range $27,000-$29,100 for January 5- May 21 with a two week recess in March. Salary is dependent on numerous factors, including but not limited to education and experience.

Benefits:

Including, but not limited to: Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following to 

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position
• Resume or CV
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About Newark Academy
Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy provides students in grades 6-12 with the knowledge and skills to become meaningful contributors to their communities and the wider world. Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social-emotional, and relational interactions. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for its especially effective combination of teaching that embraces rigor and compassion.

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