Part-Time Dance Teacher | Quest Forward Santa Rosa About Quest Forward Santa Rosa Quest Forward is a private 9 - 12th-grade high school that opened in August 2017. We are a fully accredited comprehensive high school that believes in academic excellence, offers A-G University-approved courses, and is hyper-focused on college and career preparation. Our small class sizes, no cell phone policy, and personal attention to students create a welcoming, authentic learning environment for students.

org), Quest Forward aims to set a model for schools nationwide. In August 2025, Quest Forward added 7th and 8th grade to its school community. This was a pivotal opportunity to offer a middle school option to families and students and begin building community amongst students who will matriculate to the Quest Forward High School.

Middle school teachers are in the founding years of establishing cohesive middle school culture, launching special middle school traditions, and teaching middle school content in a personalized setting.

About The Role

: Part-Time Dance Teacher The Dance Teacher will primarily focus on developing and delivering introductory dance courses that give middle school students a strong foundation in movement, expression, and performance.

Responsibilities

Instruction Delivery Curriculum Development (80%) Design and implement curriculum for introductory dance courses across styles and levels, building a strong foundation in movement, technique, and artistic expression Develop engaging lesson plans that cultivate students' creativity, physical awareness, and technical skills Assess student work, provide feedback, and maintain high expectations for artistic growth and excellence Establish a welcoming, organized, and inspiring studio environment where every student feels safe to move, explore, and take creative risks Student Engagement Support (15%) Help design and expand a dance program that evolves alongside the school and its students Create opportunities for students to showcase their work — through in-school performances, community events, and other platforms that celebrate their growth Provide input on future dance programming, including potential styles, units, and performance opportunities Assist in establishing partnerships with local dance artists, companies, or organizations to enrich the student experience Family Community Engagement (5%) Communicate regularly with families about student progress, celebrating successes and addressing challenges proactively Participate in school events, family conferences, and outreach efforts to build strong relationships with families and the community Help students and families see the relevance of dance — as an art form, a physical practice, and a vehicle for self-expression — in their everyday lives, future opportunities, and broader community Ideal Candidate Experiences Valid teaching license ideal Experience teaching dance, preferably in a secondary setting Strong understanding of a variety of dance techniques Proven ability to build curriculum and instructional practices from the ground up Experience organizing student exhibitions or collaborative dance performances or projects Ideal Candidate Traits Deep belief in all students’ potential and a commitment to holding high academic and behavioral expectations A growth mindset, constantly seeking to refine and improve instructional practice Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues Readiness to go above and beyond, including putting in extra time in and outside of your role, to build Quest Forward’