Ballet Teacher – Women’s Technique and Pointe

Dance Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

Canada's National Ballet School in Toronto is seeking a Ballet Teacher to deliver Ballet and Women’s Technique & Pointe within the Young Dancers Program. The role supports technical, artistic, and personal growth in a nurturing environment.

The position is part-time for Sept. 1, 2026–Aug. 20, 2027, with a pay rate of $50–$70/hour. A 10–20 minute teaching video and Vulnerable Sector Check are required during shortlisting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of ballet teaching experience.
• Strong expertise in classical ballet, Women’s Technique & Pointe.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, student-centred approach with inclusion and artistic excellence.
• Dance degree and/or teaching certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach Ballet and Women’s Technique & Pointe classes using the NBS curriculum.
• Create an inclusive, engaging learning environment that supports technical, artistic, and personal growth.
• Adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and provide constructive feedback.
• Rehearse and prepare students for performances and presentations.
• Assist with Intensive Ballet Program auditions as assigned.
• Maintain attendance, assessments, and student progress records.
• Collaborate with faculty and program leadership to support curriculum delivery and student development.
• Attend meetings and professional development and uphold NBS policies and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Ballet teaching

Women’s Technique

Pointe technique

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

Dance degree

Teaching certification

Job description

Ballet Teacher – Women’s Technique and Pointe

Posted: Jul. 30, 2026

Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is seeking an experienced Ballet Teacher to deliver Ballet and Women’s Technique & Pointe classes within the Young Dancers Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Ballet and Women’s Technique & Pointe classes using the NBS curriculum.
• Create an inclusive, engaging learning environment that supports technical, artistic, and personal growth.
• Adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs and provide constructive feedback.
• Rehearse and prepare students for performances and presentations.
• Assist with Intensive Ballet Program auditions as assigned.
• Maintain attendance, assessments, and student progress records.
• Collaborate with faculty and program leadership to support curriculum delivery and student development.
• Attend meetings and professional development and uphold NBS policies and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of ballet teaching experience.
• Strong expertise in classical ballet, Women’s Technique & Pointe.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, student-centred approach with a commitment to inclusion and artistic excellence.
• Dance degree and/or teaching certification is an asset.

Contract

Part-time, September 1, 2026 – August 20, 2027 | $50–$70/hour.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a 10–20-minute unedited teaching video. A Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Employer Name: Canada's National Ballet School