Assistant Director of Dance

SUMMARY

For the 2026 - 2027 school year, The John Cooper School is seeking an Assistant Director of Dance, who will be working with both Middle School and Upper School students in grades 6-12.

The John Cooper School, located in The Woodlands, TX, on a beautiful 40-acre campus with a total enrollment of 1375 students, is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Full-time teacher in the dance program; independent teaching and team-teaching courses in grades 6-12.
Coordinate and assist with the 3-member dance department to choreograph for the Performing Arts Department Productions include but not limited to Upper School Musical, Middle School Musical and 5th Grade Musical. Assignment of choreographers for each production will be made based on expertise with performance styles and availability.
Coordinate with the dance department to design and choreograph the annual dance production in the second semester, including production design and choreography.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Openness to and enthusiasm for learning and professional growth.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORMENT

Required to walk; stoop, kneel or crouch; reach with hands and arms
Lead active dance classes and facilitate learning in a studio environment
Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 90% walking, and standing
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
Classroom/studio work environment
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Dance/Choreography/Musical Theatre/Performing Arts or related field; Master's degree preferred. Commiserate professional experience also considered.
Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience; independent school experience preferred
Knowledge of current best practices in all Middle School and Upper School levels of education
Experience with Aerial Arts preferred, but not required
Candidates should strongly identify with the School's mission, philosophy, and goals
To Submit Application Materials:

Interested candidates will submit a single PDF that includes the following:

Resume
Cover Letter
Philosophy of Education
List of three Professional References (we will not contact references without candidate permission)

The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.