Ballet Teacher – Early Years (Ages 3-8)

Dance Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto seeks a passionate Early Years Ballet Teacher (ages 3–8) for a part-time, contract position. You will plan and deliver developmentally appropriate classes, foster creativity, confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of movement within a nurturing learning environment.

Reporting to program leadership, you will collaborate on curriculum delivery, student assessments, performances, and special events, while maintaining high standards of artistic

Qualifications

• Experience teaching early childhood dance education.
• Ability to foster inclusive, safe classroom environment.
• Strong communication with families and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver weekly Early Years ballet classes (ages 3–8) following the NBS curriculum.
• Monitor student growth and adapt instruction to diverse needs.
• Collaborate with artistic faculty and program leadership on curriculum, performances, and events.

Job description

Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is seeking a passionate and engaging Early Years Ballet Teacher (Ages 3–8) to join its Comprehensive Dance Programs team on a part-time, contract basis.

Reporting to the Head of Comprehensive Dance Programs, the Early Years Ballet Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate ballet classes that inspire creativity, confidence, coordination, musicality, and a lifelong love of movement. The successful candidate will create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where young children feel supported to explore movement and build foundational dance skills.

Key responsibilities include preparing and teaching weekly classes, implementing the NBS curriculum, monitoring student growth and progress, and adapting instruction to meet the diverse needs and abilities of learners. The teacher will foster strong relationships with students and families through clear, professional communication while promoting a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environment.

In addition to teaching, the role involves collaborating with artistic faculty and program leadership on curriculum delivery, student assessments, performances, rehearsals, demonstrations, and special events. The Early Years Ballet Teacher will participate in faculty meetings and professional development opportunities and contribute to maintaining the high standards of artistic excellence, inclusion, and student wellbeing that define NBS.

This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about early childhood dance education, enjoys working collaboratively within a creative team, and is committed to providing meaningful dance experiences that support the physical, social, and emotional development of young children.

Employer Name: Canada's National Ballet School