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Ballet Instructor

Ballet Instructor

Tutu School North VancouverNorth Vancouver, BC, CA
1 day ago
Salary
CA$20.00–CA$28.00 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

At Tutu School we look for magic-makers. On our team, we want hearts that never stopped twirling and minds that thrive on creativity. We require our teachers to have a strong background in dance, great communication skills, and a commitment to our carefully crafted curriculum. Most of all, we want instructors that are invested in nurturing the big dreams of little dancers.

Tutu School is a boutique ballet school that provides a creative dance education experience for children from 6 months to 8 years old. It is a place where children are urged to fully exercise their imagination as well as their bodies, where we not only focus on teaching students age-appropriate motor skills and the fundamental principles of ballet, but also expose them to the world of classical music and the enchanting stories of famous ballets.

Tutu School is currently seeking part-time teacher / s for our ballet studio in North Vancouver.

Responsibilities and Duties Include :

  • Independently teach classes (to students ages 6 months through 8 years old) with enthusiasm, positivity, and patience
  • Extensive training provided on Tutu School’s carefully crafted curriculum
  • Plan weekly classes ahead, using Tutu School curriculum and structure, while layering in creativity and variation by age division
  • Provide a positive and nurturing learning environment
  • Teach age-appropriate ballet skills and techniques for each class division
  • Cultivate a child's background in ballet development through a unique, fun & encouraging environment
  • Teach choreography seasonally, and support recital events as scheduled
  • Lead and host birthday parties; lead special indoor and outdoor events; lead and host camps
  • Onboard new students, assist with retail purchases, and additional on-site sales and responsibilities as needed.
  • Assist with administrative duties related to the operation and growth of Tutu School as needed
  • Optional responsibilities also available in sales, marketing, outreach, event planning, management and more, for interested and qualified candidates.
  • Communicate regularly with management and attend periodic team meetings
  • Engage with parents and answer any questions they might have about their child and our dance program
  • Brand ambassador representing Tutu School
  • Studio Opening and Closing duties, including disinfection of all dance props and teacher supplies in between shifts

Qualifications and Skills :

  • Must be passionate about and have experience working with children and toddlers.
  • Background in dance (ballet)
  • Musical Theatre experience a plus!
  • Ability to remain patient and positive with children
  • Demonstrated confidence, with the ability to communicate appropriately with children and parents, before, during, and after class
  • Applicants must be enthusiastic, energetic, extremely reliable and punctual
  • Experience in any or all of the following : ballet, dance, performing arts, musical theatre, and / or early childhood education
  • Team collaboration for class coverage is required, participating in substitute or swap shifts whenever possible
  • All Tutu School® locations are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees. Franchisees, not Tutu School Franchises, LLC., are responsible for all hiring and personnel matters at their individual locations.

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