Employer
State of South Carolina
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Greenville County, SC
Job Type
Temporary - Full-Time
Job Number
176944
Agency
Governor's School for Arts & Humanities
Opening Date
06/04/2025
Closing Date
7/7/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Class Code:
UZ01
Position Number:
60000000
Normal Work Schedule:
Other
Pay Band
Unclassified
Opening Date
06/04/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at www.careers.sc.gov. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The instructor will advance the mission of the South Carolina Governor’s school for the Arts and Humanities to identify and teach South Carolina's artistically talented high school students through programs of pre-professional instruction in an environment of artistic and academic excellence. The successful candidate will also advance the school's Outreach mission by serving as a resource for all teachers and students in South Carolina.
In consultation with the Department Chair and Dean, teaches and contributes to ongoing design and implementation of ballet curriculum that aligns with standards for ballet training in accordance with state and national standards, utilizing the South Carolina College- and Career­ Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency and the school's curriculum as adopted by the Board of Directors.
The Dance Department seeks a professionally trained ballet teacher with experience teaching advanced ballet technique. The department serves 10th-12th grade students who choose to pursue pre-professional training in either Classical Ballet or Modern & Contemporary Dance. This vibrant, progressive dance program aims to be both formal and forward thinking, blending classical traditions with the moving trends of the 21st century. The program offers students a systematic yet diverse curriculum that is designed to educate and prepare students for entry into the highly fluid and competitive professional dance world.
Therefore, the department seeks a dynamic instructor who will teach advanced ballet technique, pointe, and variations; stage classical ballet repertoire and create new works as needed for the dance department's demonstrations and performances; prepare students for perfom1ances. auditions, and international ballet competitions; assist in costume coordination; and advise and mentor students in informal settings and through formal course structures such as Senior Audition Preparation and Senior Showcase.
In their letter of interest, applicants should highlight their areas of expertise from the preferred qualifications above. In addition to teaching, all faculty at SCGSAH organize departmental programming, participate in school wide events, engage with Admissions and Outreach colleagues and have an opportunity to work in our summer programs.
Faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence in continued artistic and academic pursuits. They should represent SCGSAH and the department through active involvement in professional activities and organizations, and strengthen professional ties by participating, exhibiting, performing and/or making presentations for public groups, districts and schools, parent groups, etc. Other related duties may be assigned by the Department Chair or Administration.
Full-time faculty also participate in faculty and departmental meetings, committees, programs, and other events that promote excellence and growth in the department and school. They should participate in auditions and admissions review processes as requested by the Department Chair or Dean and demonstrate interest and engagement in student performances and other school-wide activities.
PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:
LaTomya Doctor
Human Resource Director
South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone - (864) 282-3781 I Email – employment@scgsah.org (Please do not email your application)
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree (BA or BFA), along with a minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level. Performance background with a major ballet company. Advanced knowledge of Vaganova technique or other training systems at an advanced level. Advanced level of Pointe technique and teaching experience. Knowledge of classical repertoire and experience both staging this repertoire and choreographing in the ballet aesthetic. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty and staff.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.  A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant.  Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring.  Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or master’s degree in dance performance or related dance studies, along with five (5) years of successful teaching experience at the secondary or post-secondary level.
Outstanding performance background with a major ballet company. Advanced knowledge and experience teaching Vaganova method or another training system. Extensive knowledge of classical repertoire and experience both staging this repertoire and choreographing in the ballet aesthetic.
Demonstrated knowledge and interpersonal skills to work with public school students who have exceptional artistic potential and achievement, other arts and academic educators, and diverse constituencies and cultures. Experience teaching and administering summer dance programs for middle/high school students. Experience with outreach and curriculum design for K-12 film teachers and students.
The preferred candidate will have demonstrated expertise and ability to teach one or more of the following: dance history. ballet pedagogy, historical dance, character, cross-training, and production. The preferred candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an educator and artist.
Additional Comments AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.