Itinerant K-6 Dance Teacher (VAPA)

About the role

The Upland Unified School District is seeking a VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) itinerant Dance Teacher to provide K‑6 dance instruction across district schools. The teacher will deliver engaging dance lessons, develop age‑appropriate curriculum, and support student growth in movement and artistic expression.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver dance lessons for kindergarten through sixth‑grade students in multiple school sites.
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including those with special education requirements.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators to integrate dance into the broader curriculum.
• Maintain records of student attendance, participation, and progress.
• Participate in district meetings, professional development, and evaluation processes.

Required profile

• Valid California teaching credential: Single Subject Credential in Dance, or Single Subject Credential in Physical Education (granted before 01‑Jan‑2022), or Multiple Subject Credential with Dance authorization.
• Letter of Introduction and current resume.
• Three recent letters of recommendation (within the last 12 months).
• Copy of transcript and credential verification.

Required skills