25/26 School Year - Dance Teacher - Ohlone (0.2 FTE) presso Pajaro Valley Unified School District

Now Hiring: Dance Teacher at Ohlone Elementary School! Ohlone Elementary is seeking a passionate and creative Dance Teacher to inspire and engage our students through movement, rhythm, and expression. This role is a wonderful opportunity to share the joy of dance while helping students build confidence, coordination, and teamwork skills. Job Summary: The Dance Teacher will design and deliver age-appropriate dance lessons for elementary students, introducing them to a variety of styles such as creative movement, cultural dance, hip hop, jazz, and ballet basics. The teacher will encourage self-expression, promote physical fitness, and support students in preparing performances that showcase their growth and creativity. Responsibilities include: Planning and teaching engaging, standards-based dance lessons. Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Encouraging creativity, discipline, and teamwork through movement. Preparing students for school and community performances. Collaborating with staff to integrate arts into the school community. Qualifications: Background in dance education, performance, or related field. Experience teaching children preferred. Enthusiasm for working with young learners and fostering a love for the arts. Location: Ohlone Elementary School School Year: 2025–2026 If you are passionate about dance and dedicated to inspiring the next generation of movers and creators, we’d love to hear from you!

Valid California Single Subject Credential - Dance or PE Valid CLAD, ELA, or Equivalent Letter of Introduction Current Resume Three Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last two years and one from supervisor)

$58,520-$97,574 + Masters Stipend of $2,142

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District is located in the beautiful Santa Cruz County, California. Pajaro Valley Unified School District is one of the largest school districts in Northern California, presently serving a K-12 student population of approximately 16,000. The District also has an experienced staff to address the needs of the students and the schools. The District currently employs 1,182 certificated and 900 classified employees. We are looking for talented and energetic individuals who are dedicated to the future of our children. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team. We deliver a dynamic educational program to close to 16,000 students at our sixteen elementary schools, six middle schools, three high schools, five charter schools, seventeen children´s centers, a continuation high school, an Adult Education School, and two alternative schools. Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9).