Movement artists for 2026-27*FULL… at Starting Arts · San Jose

Starting Arts is looking for several part time specialized teaching artists in movement for the 2026-2027 school year. Teaching assignments will vary through the school year and teaching artists will be utilized for during school and after school assignments (including theatre productions) 4-5 days a week. Teaching Credentials are NOT required, but teaching credentialed candidates are welcome.Successful candidates will have:

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) standards within specified rotation
• Culture of Empathy: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend class
• Teaching and Learning: Collaboratively creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned with VAPA standards
• Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaboration on planning, developing, and implementing lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of VAPA standards
• Adaptability that reflects accommodations for differences in student abilities and learning styles
• Establishing and maintaining effective professional open communication with students, teachers, and administrators
• Participating in staff professional development activities
• Abiding by the staff handbook, all policies, procedures, laws, and state/federal regulations
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Qualities:

• High School diploma
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and student behavior
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Skill in modifying instruction for various student needs
• Ability to work with various forms of equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, calculators, projectors, and printers
• Ability to work with computer tools, including but not limited to, email, internet, word processing and spreadsheets
• Ability to work in collaborative team-based environments
• Ability to adapt and be flexible
• Ability to stay calm under pressure

Preferred Skills/Qualities:

• 3+ years of teaching experience in a formal school setting with references
• Bachelor's degree

Compensation:The compensation range is based on teaching credentials (non-credentialed vs. credentialed teachers), working experience, academic degrees, and certifications.