Dance (PRT) Vacancy in Purnia, Bihar

PRT Dance Teacher Job in Purnia, Bihar

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Podar International School in Purnia sits where local folk rhythms meet structured learning, so our dance sessions blend Bihari beats with foundational movement skills. Teachers here plan together across subjects, share classroom stories over chai in the staff room, and swap ideas on keeping children engaged during long summer afternoons. The dance corner in every primary classroom is treated like a mini-rehearsal space rather than just a corner, so students move even during regular lessons.

Job Overview

We are looking for a PRT Dance Teacher to anchor daily movement classes for Grades 1–5 at Podar International School. The role involves translating foundational dance concepts into age-appropriate activities that reinforce coordination, rhythm, and self-expression. You will collaborate with the arts team and class teachers to integrate dance into school events like Independence Day and annual day functions. A background in folk or contemporary styles from eastern India is helpful but not mandatory—what matters is your ability to make every child feel comfortable moving to music.

Day-to-Day Duties

Plan weekly dance lessons aligned with Podar International School’s primary curriculum map and local festival calendar.
Demonstrate basic steps and positions clearly, using both Hindi and simple English commands for clarity.
Create short worksheets with stick-figure sequences so students can practise at home with parents.
Organise quarterly ‘Dance Circle’ sessions where each class performs a 90-second routine for peers and teachers.
Keep a simple attendance-cum-participation register that parents can glance at during PTMs.
Source low-cost props—scarves, jute ropes, clay ankle bells—from Purnia markets for tactile learning.
Rehearse groups for inter-house competitions held on the school playground before monsoon.
Document student progress through quick photo or video snippets shared with parents on class WhatsApp groups.

Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
Minimum one year of teaching or performing experience in schools or community centres.
Preference to candidates familiar with Bihari folk forms like Jat-Jatin or Domkach.
D.El.Ed or B.Ed is desirable; CTET/TET not mandatory for this post.
Fluency in Hindi and basic English is essential for classroom management.

Work Culture

Podar International School Purnia runs on short, focused cycles—lesson plans are reviewed every fortnight rather than annually, so feedback loops are quick. Teachers rotate playground duty and assembly anchoring, which keeps everyone visible and approachable. Parents drop in during lunch breaks to discuss a child’s new dance step, so you’ll often find yourself explaining progress mid-meal. The school celebrates small wins: a shy Grade 2 student mastering a three-beat clap pattern becomes a shout-out in the morning assembly.

What You Get

Salary: No bar for deserving candidates per month.
In-house IAYP and sports carnival participation for self and family.
Professional development budget for short certificate courses in dance pedagogy.
Access to the school’s folk-music archive for inspiration and lesson material.
Local travel reimbursement for visits to nearby villages during cultural mapping projects.