About the Position

The ideal candidate possesses a passion for education, diversity, equity and inclusion, has a background in dance and theater, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Candidate is fully dedicated to the mission of Brooklyn Prospect, and committed to keeping the academic and personal success of our students as a core focus, while striving to grow professionally and support the operational excellence of the school. This position reports to the Arts Department Head and will work closely with senior members of faculty, teach and/or co-teach 4 sections of academic courses, lead an advisory, as well as other related duties.

This candidate will be responsible for teaching High School Dance. Dance instructors teach a variety of dance styles and techniques to students from beginner to advanced level and are responsible for creating appropriately challenging choreography, collaborating with the other dance teachers on curricular alignment, and directing the spring dance showcase.

About Us:

Prospect Schools is a high performing, intentionally diverse, K-12 college preparatory charter network with six schools in Brooklyn. We have set a vision to become, by 2025, the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where students and educators can work, learn, and thrive. We hope you’ll join us on this journey.

Our experienced team of leaders and educators works hard every day to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning. We are committed to offering a rigorous educational experience to all of our students regardless of background, familial income, or geography, because we believe all children have the right to a high quality education. The strong relationships across our communities allows us to push our mission forward each day for more than 2,100 students.

Our Core Values:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion in our work
• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity and tenacity
• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm and self assurance

Find more about who we are and what we believe by spending a few minutes reading our Prospector Principles, viewing this peek inside our schools, or reading some stories about our students and educators.

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree in Education preferred
• 2+ years experience working in relevant field; experience in school environment preferred
• Experience teaching high school physical education
• Experience with the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and/or Diploma Program (DP) is a plus
• Current and valid New York State Teaching License

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week
• 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule
• Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
• Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues, from family care to mental health services
• PTO buy back policy

Salary

• Employees at Prospect Schools are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. The salary range for this role is from $59,310-$94,870, based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prospect Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Prospect Schools will not sponsor international candidates.

If you are a current Prospector interested in any of these open positions, please send a Talent Ticket - your application goes to the ‘top of our pile,’ and will be considered before anyone from the general public.