Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Employee discounts
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Role: Principal Ballet Teacher
We Offer
Tutu school onboarding and online training
Sick pay provided
Positive company culture
Additional perks are available!
Job Summary At Tutu School, we look for magic makers. On our team, we want hearts that never stop twirling and minds that thrive on creativity. We require our teachers to have a strong resume in dance, great communication skills, and a commitment to our carefully crafted curriculum. Most of all, we want instructors who are invested in nurturing the big dreams of little dancers.
Teacher 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.
Principal Teacher Responsibilities
Strong ballet experience with a solid understanding of proper technique and terminology
Minimum 3–5 years of experience teaching dance, preferably with children ages 18 months–8 years
Experience mentoring, training, or providing feedback to other dance educators
Excellent understanding of developmentally appropriate dance education, particularly for young children
Ability to model exceptional classroom management, pacing, transitions, and student engagement
Warm, positive teaching style with the ability to create meaningful connections with dancers and families
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to give teachers constructive and encouraging feedback
Ability to observe/audit classes and identify opportunities for teacher growth
Comfortable supporting teachers with lesson planning, classroom challenges, ballet technique, and curriculum implementation
Ability to oversee and support recital choreography to ensure it is age-appropriate, polished, and consistent with Tutu School standards
Highly dependable, organized, proactive, and able to take ownership of the teacher experience
Willingness to occasionally substitute or step into classes when additional teacher support is needed
Passion for creating a nurturing environment where experience and growth are valued over perfection
Must be a collaborative team player who leads with kindness, professionalism, and encouragement
Qualifications
Experience in ballet dancing
High school or equivalent is preferred
Teaching experience
About Tutu School
Tutu School is a collection of quaint boutique ballet schools that provides a creative dance education experience for children from 6 months to 8 years old.
It is a place where students are urged to fully exercise their imaginations as well as their bodies, and where we not only focus on teaching children 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.
Our Founding Principle
Every child should know what it feels like to dance. We exist to make space in children’s lives for confident creativity and the pure joy that comes from finding oneself in music and movement.
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.
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.