Ballet Teacher

The Conservatory of Dance and Music; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Dance & Music in North York, Toronto is seeking an experienced Ballet Teacher to join our Saturday faculty from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. We welcome teachers who excel with young children ages 2.5 to 7 years and bring strong ballet training and teaching experience.

RAD teaching experience is preferred, and familiarity with the RAD syllabus is a plus. The ideal candidate combines patience, warmth, solid classroom management, creativity, and the ability to keep classes engaging while building real

Qualifications

• RAD teaching experience is preferred.
• Exceptional with young children ages 2.5–7 years.
• Strong ballet training and teaching experience.
• Experience teaching preschool and primary-aged dancers.
• Ability to manage a classroom while keeping young students engaged.

Responsibilities

• Teach Saturdays 9:30 am–1:30 pm to young dancers.
• Create a positive, creative class while building real technique.
• Maintain classroom safety and engagement for ages 2.5–7.

Skills

Ballet teaching

Preschool teaching

Classroom management

Patience

Warmth

Creativity

Reliability

RAD experience

Job description

CDM Dance & Music is looking for an experienced, engaging Ballet Teacher to join our faculty on Saturdays from 9:30 am–1:30 pm.

RAD teaching experience is preferred, but our biggest priority is finding a teacher who is exceptional with young children, ages 2.5-7yrs

We’re looking for someone who understands the needs of teaching young dancers. The ideal candidate has patience & warmth, strong classroom management, creativity, and the ability to make a class positive and creative while still building real technique and excellent habits.

The ideal candidate:

• Has strong ballet training and teaching experience
• Has experience teaching preschool and primary-aged dancers
• Can confidently manage a classroom while keeping young students engaged
• Is reliable, professional, prepared, and genuinely enjoys working with children
• Has RAD experience or familiarity with the RAD syllabus
• Can teach additional dance styles (a definite plus!)

About CDM

CDM Dance & Music is an established dance and music school in North York, Toronto, serving children, teens, and adults. For more than 35 years, we have provided high-quality arts education with a focus on excellence, growth, community, and respect.

• We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.