Position Summary

The Pingry School seeks a dynamic and intellectually engaging  Lower School Performing Arts Teacher for the 2023-24 school year.  The Short Hills Performing Arts Program aims to develop creative, collaborative, and critical thinking skills through dance and drama exercises designed to help students in all facets of their natural development: emotional, intellectual, physical, vocal, and social.

The ideal candidate is committed to mentoring young learners in a caring, joyful, and innovative environment. A person with consistently high standards, the candidate of choice seeks growth and learning every day, both personally and professionally, and inspires others to do the same through optimism, selflessness, flexibility, and teamwork. With robust interpersonal skills, the selected candidate is open to new ideas and has a real desire to contribute to the life of the school beyond the classroom. The ideal candidate 

Responsibilities

• Supports the education of the whole child and inspires an appreciation for the performing arts in the Lower School
• Collaborates with a Lower School Performing Arts Co-Teacher to design and implement a holistic curriculum to promote the K-5 performing arts program. 
• Supports programming in the areas of dance, drama, and music
• Partners with  a Lower School Performing Arts Co-Teacher and the Assistant Lower School Director of Student Life to showcase student performances at assemblies
• Collaborates with grade-level teachers, music teachers, and the Assistant Lower School Director for Inclusive Teaching and Learning to review and update the curriculum
• Collaborates with a Lower School Performing Arts Teacher to co-teach classes and lead performing arts classes. 
• Assist the Lower School Musical Director and Auxiliary Programs Director in supporting and implementing robust after-school enrichment programming in the Performing Arts. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Dance Education, Educational Theatre, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in writing and developing curriculum based on best practices in arts education
• An outstanding record teaching elementary or early middle school-aged groups
• Familiarity with student-centered constructivist pedagogy
• Dedication to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students
• Enthusiasm for 21st-century pedagogy and cutting-edge practices 
• Rich knowledge of disciplinary content and the developmental needs of children
• Ability to work with students both in-person and virtually
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable with incorporating the latest technology into your workflow, including  Google Classroom, Seesaw, and Zoom
• Skilled in navigating the Google Suite of applications (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc.)
• Dedication to partnering collaboratively with a team of talented faculty to implement an inspirational academic program
• Knowledge and expertise in cultivating a culture of equity through performing arts teaching and curriculum
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and pillars of the Pingry School includes a commitment to DEIB and the requisite skills to work cross-functionally with diverse constituency groups across the organization.

About The Pingry School

The Pingry School, a K-12 coeducational, independent country day school, is recognized throughout the United States for its academic excellence, Honor Code, arts, athletics, and community and civic engagement. The school’s mission is to foster in students a lifelong commitment to scholarly exploration, personal growth, and social responsibility while preparing them to be global citizens and luminaries of the 21st century. Dr. John F. Pingry founded the school in 1861 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and today there are three campuses: Grades K-5 in Short Hills, Grades 6-12 in Basking Ridge, and a shared campus for Grades K-12 in Pottersville that focuses on experiential education. The diverse student body is composed of more than 1,100 students from nearly 100 towns in New Jersey and New York. For more information visit the school’s website, pingry.org, or follow The Pingry School on Facebook and Twitter.

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