Ballet Teacher

Tutu School Boerum Hill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Tutu Collective Inc. is seeking a warm Ballet Teacher to lead 45-minute classes for young dancers at our Boerum Hill studio. You will follow the Tutu School curriculum, support families, and help with studio operations.

Ideal candidates have ballet experience and teaching background, a high school diploma, and a passion for early childhood dance education. This on-site role includes friendly interactions, attendance, and occasional sales tasks to support the studio.

Qualifications

• Experience in dancing with a ballet background is strongly preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• High school or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 45-minute classes following the curriculum.
• Take attendance and answer questions about memberships and promotions.
• Build rapport with students’ families and prospective clients.
• Perform basic retail duties including product restocking and processing sales with a POS system.
• Maintain studio, lobby, retail display, and bathrooms cleanliness.
• Communicate with management and use Slack for updates.
• Create a safe space for all students and families.
• Participate in teacher meetings and training.
• Meet metrics: 50% trial class conversion, 50% Brave Bash participation, assist marketing events, discuss studio offerings.

Skills

Ballet background

Teaching experience

Customer engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Job Title: Ballet Teacher

Founded in 2008, Tutu School is a quaint and whimsical collection of boutique ballet schools designed to foster creativity and joy while encouraging tiny dancers to fully exercise their imagination as well as bodies. With over 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Tutu School provides an imaginative curriculum that celebrates the magic of childhood and builds confidence through movement.

We are Tutu Collective Inc., a proud multi-unit franchisee of Tutu School. We currently operate 11 Tutu School locations across California, New York and Connecticut. We are hiring for a Ballet Teacher for our Brooklyn locations (Boerum Hill & Park Slope). This position will report directly to the Regional Director and Studio Manager.

Job Summary

Seeking a warm, engaging Ballet Teacher to lead 45-minute classes using Tutu School’s curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching young dancers, supporting families, assisting with retail sales, maintaining studio cleanliness, and communicating with the team. Ideal for those passionate about early childhood dance education.

Responsibilities

• Lead 45-minute classes following Tutu School’s carefully crafted Class Curriculum.
• Take attendance and answer questions about class membership and promotions.
• Build rapport and communication with students’ families and prospective clients.
• Perform basic retail duties including product restocking and processing sales using a point-of-sale system.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the studio, lobby, retail display, and bathroom.
• Communicate effectively with management and administration. Use Slack for communication with managers and teachers.
• Create a safe space for all students and their families.
• Participate in teacher meetings and training.
• Meet specific metrics including:
  • Trial Class: Minimum of 50% conversion rate
  • Brave Bash: Minimum of 50% participation rate
  • Participating in marketing events and promotions
  • Discussing studio offerings such as, camp, birthday parties, etc.

Tutu Principles

• Keep Moving: Keep dancing. Keep twirling. Keep going. Momentum doesn’t generate itself.
• Exceed Expectations: Tutu School families have high expectations. We want to leap over them.
• Mistakes Happen: Own them. Understand them. Grow from them.
• Remember Why: Tutu School exists to make space in the world for creativity and joy.
• Next Right Thing: Find it. Follow it. One right thing at a time.
• Find The Magic: Always. In everything you do.

Qualifications

• Experience in dancing with a ballet background is strongly preferred
• Teaching experience is preferred
• High school or equivalent is preferred

Salary

$28-$32 Per Hour Based on Experience 401(k) with matching after 90 days