Ballet Teacher

Tutu School Westport; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $20–$28/hour

Job summary

Tutu School Westport is seeking a warm, engaging Ballet Teacher to lead 45-minute classes using our curriculum for young dancers. You will support families, assist with studio duties, and help maintain a welcoming environment.

Ideal candidates have ballet experience; teaching experience is preferred, and a high school diploma or equivalent is acceptable. This role reports to the Studio Manager and offers hourly pay between $20 and $28.

Qualifications

• Ballet background preferred and relevant movement experience.
• Teaching experience with young dancers preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 45-minute classes following the curriculum for young dancers.
• Take attendance and answer questions about memberships and promotions.
• Build rapport with families and prospective clients.
• Perform basic retail duties including restocking and sales processing.
• Maintain studio cleanliness and organization in all areas.

Skills

Ballet experience

Teaching experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. This position will report directly to the 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 basic 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.

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

Benefits

• $20-$28 Per Hour Based On Experience