Performing Arts Teacher 25/26 School Year Job at George Washington Carver Academy, Highland Park, MI

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  • George Washington Carver Academy
  • Highland Park, MI

Job Description

George Washington Carver Academy is hiring a Dance or   Performing Arts   Teacher (non-specific discipline) for the 2025-2026 school year. Must have Michigan Teacher Certification and endorsement. 

George Washington Carver Academy is a PreK - 8th grade public charter school located in Highland Park. Our mission extends beyond academics. We foster a nurturing environment where scholars freely engage in the learning process, preparing them to positively impact their community. We are committed to hiring certified, professional teachers, to ensure our students have success. 

Job Summary :

We are seeking a passionate and creative Performing Arts Teacher to join our team. This position involves teaching a variety of performing arts disciplines. The ideal candidate will inspire and engage students while promoting a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

  • Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages all students to participate and express their artistic talents.

  • Plan, rehearse, and produce school performances, providing students with practical experiences in the performing arts.

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards and fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills in students.

  • Develop assessments and monitor student performance through various methods, including performances, tests, quizzes, projects, and presentations.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to align curricula and participate in ongoing professional development initiatives.

  • Participate in school activities, meetings, and events to contribute to the overall mission of the institution.

  • Maintain a safe and positive environment for all students

  • Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff

  • Regular and predictable attendance

Cognitive Demands:

  • Supervision of multiple students at once

  • Establishing routines and procedures

  • Maintaining a safe and orderly environment

  • Create and implement instructional plans

  • Participate in continuous professional development

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands:

  • Occasionally lift/move objects weighing up to 25lbs

  • Stand and walk frequently

  • Occasionally sit on the floor or bend down/squat

  • Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year

  • Withstand a moderate noise level

  • Be able to perform first aid/CPR if necessary

  • Assist/lift students, as necessary

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Drama, Education, or a related field.

  • Valid teaching certification/license in Michigan for secondary education with an endorsement in the subject. 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and assessing educational activities.

  • Strong performance skills and experience in directing or producing performances.

  • Passion for the arts and a commitment to fostering a positive, engaging learning environment.

Company Benefits:

  • Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

  • 1% 401(k) company contribution 

  • Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

  • Voluntary Plans Available

For more information on George Washington Carver Academy, please visit our website at

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