DANCE DIRECTOR, HIGH SCHOOL

** Applications will be received until December 10, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
  About this job:
 

Responsible for leading the high school’s dance program through classroom instruction and extracurricular choreography. This includes developing curriculum, directing performances, fostering student creativity and discipline, and promoting dance as a form of expression, wellness, and artistic achievement. The director creates a supportive and inclusive environment where students of all backgrounds and experience levels can thrive
 

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $25.00 hourly non-exempt or a stipend for exempt employees. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. 

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement standards-based curriculum for various dance styles (e.g., ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop)
• Plan and conduct rehearsals, performances, and school/community dance events
• Teach choreography, musicality, and stage presence appropriate to student abilities
• Supervise students during rehearsals, performances, and travel.
• Promote creativity, collaboration, and respect among diverse student groups
• Manage dance program logistics, including scheduling, costuming, and facility use
• Maintain inventory of equipment, music, and costumes; coordinate maintenance and purchases
• Collaborate with other arts staff and school personnel on interdisciplinary initiatives
• Communicate with parents and stakeholders about student progress and program events
• Oversee program budget, fundraising efforts, and student recruitment

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or GED minimum required
• 2+ years of experience teaching and choreographing for student dancers
• 2+ experience managing school dance programs or competitive dance teams.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
 

Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun

 

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.  DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.  

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.  Learn more at dpsk12.org.