TITLE: US Dance Teacher

SCALE:  Professional Scale   

CONTRACT: Professional Staff Contract   

SUPERVISOR: Upper School Principal  

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Performing Arts Head of Department   

DIVISION: Upper School

FTE: 1.0

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Upper School Dance program develops students’ artistic expression, technical proficiency, creativity, and confidence through meaningful experiences in movement, choreography, performance, and reflection. Through a diverse range of dance genres and cultural perspectives, students develop skills as dancers and choreographers, explore movement as a form of communication, and deepen their understanding of themselves and others. The program fosters collaboration, thoughtful risk-taking, and an enduring appreciation for dance as an art form and means of personal and cultural expression.

The position includes teaching Upper School Dance across Grades 9–12, including IB Dance, and supporting the transition to the new IB Dance curriculum beginning in 2027. The teacher also contributes to a vibrant co-curricular performing arts program, including serving as Dance Director for Upper School Dance Production and the IB Dance Showcase, sponsoring the TAS Dance Honor Society, and choreographing for the TAS Musical biennially. In addition, all TAS Upper School teachers are expected to serve as an Advisor in our Advisory Program and contribute to our robust program of co-curricular activities, clubs, and athletics.

TEACHERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

• Design and deliver rigorous, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences that develop students’ technical dance skills, compositional understanding, creativity, performance skills, and confidence across a range of dance genres, including ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, and cultural dance forms. 

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, recognizing varied levels of experience, physical capabilities, learning profiles, and cultural backgrounds, while ensuring equitable access to challenging, safe, and meaningful dance learning. 

• Apply research-informed and developmentally appropriate instructional practices, including improvisation, choreographic processes, Laban movement analysis, and compositional tools, to develop artistic inquiry, movement vocabulary, collaboration, and expressive performance. 

• Use varied, authentic, and standards-aligned assessments informed by the National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) to evaluate technique, choreography, creative processes, performance, and reflection; provide actionable feedback; and support students in setting goals and taking ownership of their growth. 

• Create an inclusive, supportive, and physically safe learning environment that promotes artistic risk-taking, self-expression, respect for diverse dance traditions, and appreciation for the perspectives and identities represented within the community. 

• Collaborate with Performing Arts colleagues and teachers across divisions to develop and refine coherent dance curriculum, strengthen instructional and assessment practices, and support continuity and growth in the TAS dance program. 

• Plan, choreograph, direct, and collaborate on student performances and co-curricular opportunities, partnering with the Performing Arts and Communications departments to celebrate student artistry, foster participation, and strengthen school community. 

PREFERRED POSITION-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• At least two years of experience teaching IB Dance, with readiness to implement the new IB Dance curriculum beginning in 2027. 

• Experience teaching a range of dance genres, technique, choreography, and composition, including familiarity with Laban movement analysis and compositional tools. 

• Experience creating choreography for student dance productions and after-school programs, and familiarity with dance curriculum development and the National Core Arts Standards. 

• Application artifact: Please provide a recent example of choreography you have created for students. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

• Three or more years of teaching experience. 

• Bachelor’s Degree (master’s preferred) in education or a related field. 

• Fluent in English. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Experience working for constructive change in a multi-cultural setting. 

PROFESSIONAL DISPOSITIONS:  

TAS is looking for an educator who contributes to the development of a community of critical and creative thinkers, collaborative communicators, self-directed learners, well-balanced individuals, and globally minded contributors by modeling the behaviors and mindsets reflected in the TAS Schoolwide Learning Outcomes.

• Critical and Creative Thinker: Reflects on practice, analyzes evidence of learning, and explores new ideas to continuously improve instruction and learning. 

• Collaborative Communicator: Collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to support shared goals and strengthen our community. 

• Self-Directed Learner: Seeks feedback and engages in professional learning to improve practice. 

• Well-Balanced Individual: Maintains a positive professional presence, demonstrates flexibility, and creates a sense of belonging for self and others. 

• Globally Minded Contributor: Demonstrates respect for the diverse cultures and customs present in our community and advocates for inclusive practices that support belonging. 

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT:

Taipei American School is committed to safeguarding all children. All employees are expected to support this commitment and adhere to school safeguarding policies.  

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must apply through TAS Careers Page and submit an application along with the following: 

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three professional references to include each referee’s name, relationship, phone number, and email address

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as Taipei American School reserves the right to interview before the closing date and close the position once a suitable candidate is found. 

Closing date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Please note that direct applications via email or other channels will not be considered.