Joyful Ballet Instructor for Little Dancers

Tutu School Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Teaching apparel stipend

Retail discount

Job summary

Tutu School Boulder is hiring a ballet instructor to teach joyful 45-minute classes for children from 6 months to 8 years. You will lead small groups, engage families, and deliver age-appropriate curriculum with music and studio props in a warm, welcoming environment.

We seek someone with a passion for arts education, strong communication, and a nurturing teaching presence. The role involves events, front-of-house support, and contributing to a thriving, community-focused studio in Boulder.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and ballet training or prior dance experience.
• Passion for childhood enrichment, education, and the arts.
• Confident, engaging, and positive teaching presence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, caregivers, fellow instructors, and leadership.
• Patient, dependable, enthusiastic, and child-centered.
• Ability to create a magical, polished, and welcoming experience for families.
• Interest in professional development and growth within the studio is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach joyful, engaging 45-minute ballet classes for children ages 6 months to 8 years
• Lead classes of up to 8 children, including caregiver-supported classes for children under age 3
• Deliver lessons using Tutu School's thoughtfully designed, age-appropriate curriculum, music, and studio props
• Create a warm, welcoming, and encouraging classroom environment
• Provide individualized encouragement, guidance, and positive feedback to students
• Build positive relationships with families and communicate clearly about student progress, studio policies, and promotions
• Assist with studio events, including birthday parties, day camps, and recital/performance support as needed
• Support front-of-house and retail operations, including processing sales, tracking inventory, and restocking merchandise
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the studio, including the dance space, lobby, refreshment area, retail displays, teacher office, break room, bathroom, and mother's room
• Represent the Tutu School brand with professionalism, warmth, and enthusiasm
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support studio growth in the Boulder community

Skills

Child care experience

Ballet training

Teaching presence

Communication with families

Patience

Creative classroom environment

Professional development

Tools

None

Job description

Tutu School Boulder is hiring a ballet instructor to teach joyful 45-minute classes for children from 6 months to 8 years. You will lead small groups, engage families, and deliver age-appropriate curriculum with music and studio props in a warm, welcoming environment.

We seek someone with a passion for arts education, strong communication, and a nurturing teaching presence. The role involves events, front-of-house support, and contributing to a thriving, community-focused studio in Boulder.