Future Dance Teacher Opportunities

Location: Philadelphia, PA                                                                                            

Compensation: $55,000 - $88,000 (more details below)                                                         

Contact: [email protected]

About Hebrew Public

Hebrew Public is a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. Hebrew Public is a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds into a supportive and inclusive community.

Across the network, Hebrew Public schools serve children from all backgrounds and help students become global citizens who are strong problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners committed to making a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning.

Why PHP?

As part of Hebrew Public, Philadelphia Hebrew Public (PHP) teachers and staff bring our mission to life with students from more than 40 zip codes across Philadelphia, primarily Black and Brown students whose brilliance, curiosity, and potential drive our work every day.

PHP is rooted in the belief that every student deserves excellent teachers and an outstanding education. Through rigorous academics, strong relationships, and a globally minded education, we help students expand what they see as possible for themselves.

We also invest in educators. Teachers receive coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, and certification support. Our compensation model recognizes teacher skill, growth, and classroom impact, not simply years of experience. After their first year, eligible teachers may qualify for 5% up to 10% annual salary increases based on their impact in the classroom, without needing additional graduate coursework. 

For educators who want to make a meaningful difference while growing their own careers, PHP offers the opportunity to do both.

You don’t need to speak Hebrew to apply, and we strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups to join our community.

The Opportunity

We are always open to connecting with creative, skilled, and student-centered educators who may be a strong fit for future Dance Teacher positions. Philadelphia's education community is a small world, and we value building relationships with talented performing arts educators, even when we do not have an immediate opening. This evergreen posting allows us to build those connections, with applications reviewed as staffing needs arise. Our Talent Team may reach out to candidates whose skills and experience align with future opportunities.

The Dance Teacher at PHP inspires students to explore movement, develop foundational dance skills, and build confidence through engaging dance instruction across multiple grade levels. Through creative movement, rhythm, choreography, improvisation, and exposure to diverse dance styles and cultural traditions, students strengthen their coordination, collaboration, creativity, and self-expression.

We seek educators who believe every child can experience joy and success through dance and are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment that celebrates diverse movement traditions and student identities. Through collaborative choreography, creative exploration, and school-wide performances, students have opportunities to discover their unique artistic voices, celebrate cultural expression, and share their talents with the broader PHP community.

What You'll Do

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned dance instruction across multiple grade levels.
• Teach foundational dance and movement skills, including rhythm, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, musicality, and choreography.
• Introduce students to diverse dance styles and cultural traditions through creative movement, improvisation, and age-appropriate instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to support students with varying movement abilities, language backgrounds, and learning needs.
• Establish a joyful, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment with clear routines, high expectations, and safe movement practices.
• Assess student progress, provide meaningful feedback, and celebrate artistic and personal growth.
• Organize student dance performances, showcases, and collaborative choreography projects for school performances.
• Collaborate with colleagues to connect dance and movement to other academic subjects and school-wide initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Professional Responsibilities

• Model Hebrew Public's OLAM values: outstanding problem solving, continuous learning, making a difference, and intentional communication.
• Participate in collaborative planning, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
• Reflect on instructional practice and seek opportunities for continued professional growth.
• Support school-wide expectations, priorities, and community-building activities.

Who You Are

• Deep belief in the limitless potential of Black and Brown students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Pennsylvania teaching certification appropriate for dance instruction, or active progress toward appropriate certification, is preferred.
• Experience working in urban school communities is preferred.
• Experience teaching dance, creative movement, or performing arts to elementary and/or middle school students strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of foundational dance techniques, choreography, movement concepts, and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Experience teaching one or more dance styles, such as creative movement, hip-hop, jazz, ballet, contemporary dance, or cultural dance.
• Commitment to culturally responsive instruction that celebrates diverse dance traditions and reflects students' identities and experiences.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to create an engaging, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Ability to differentiate movement instruction for students with varied physical abilities, learning needs, and dance experience.

Career Development and Support

At PHP, we value educators' professional growth and provide opportunities to collaborate, strengthen their practice, and advance their careers.

• Professional development opportunities to support continued learning and instructional growth.
• Collaborative planning and opportunities to share ideas and effective practices with colleagues.
• An on-site team of Climate staff and Social Workers to support students and families.
• Opportunities to apply for funds to support pathways toward teacher certification.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development as available.

Our Commitment

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you need accommodations or assistance due to a disability, please reach out to us at [email protected]. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

For more information please visit our websites below. 

• CMO Website: www.hebrewpublic.org
• School Website: https://philadelphiahebrewpublic.org/ 

Apply today at [email protected] and join PHP, where you can make a lasting impact on students while growing your practice and your career.