Teacher 2026-2027 / Secondary Dance Director/Assistant Director (Fall Vacancies)

Teacher 2026-2027 / Secondary Dance Director/Assistant Director (Fall Vacancies)
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District SCHOOLS - Cypress, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5541023

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university

Valid teaching certificate in dance

Successful completion of student teaching/internship or alternative certification program (ACP)

Strong communication skills

Demonstrates skills in supporting, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators

Knowledge of TDEA and dance competition rules/guidelines

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain a large, successful dance/dance team program in a public school setting

Head Directors must have a minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in dance or dance team in the public school setting

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

SALARY:

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

Additional stipend as approved

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective teaching and learning

Recruit and retain students in the dance/drill team program

Prepare students for successful individual auditions and competitions

Collaborate with building fine arts staff

Maintain emotional control under stress

Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior

Maintain confidentiality

Work frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Choreograph and prepare team and ensemble routines for successful performances and competitions

Head Directors will be expected to mentor and train assistant director(s) when appropriate

Head Directors will manage the budget, fundraising, and equipment inventory

Head Directors will work with booster club (where applicable) to implement approved goals

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function

Additional Application Requirements for Head Dance Teacher:

Paste a “link” of your personal digital portfolio to a document or PDF and upload that document in the Custom Attachment section of your application. The link should be viewable by all that have the link. This portfolio should include recordings of your 2 most recent performing groups. If you were an assistant director for these performances, you may include recordings of performing groups that you collaborated with.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Tools / Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Frequent, prolonged standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing

Motion: Frequent walking and dancing

Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); may lift and move dance equipment, props, etc.

Environment: Frequent exposure to sun, heat, cold, and will be expected to work outside. Frequent exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent travel and frequent travel by school bus

Application Information
Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Contact Information

Kelley Hughes

FINE ARTS

Email: kelley.hughes@cfisd.net

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