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 background 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.
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.
Job Summary
Tutu School St Lucie West seeks weekday ballet teachers at our Port Saint Lucie, FL, boutique ballet studio. The instructor will lead 45-minute children's classes, teaching the foundation of ballet while using interactive activities and imagination to engage children. Applicants must love working with children, have experience working with children ages 2-8 in a group setting, and have a background in dance (ballet preferred) or theatre. Instructors must be highly confident in teaching children and interacting with parents. Responsibilities include teaching weekday classes with 5-10 children, coaching and developing children's skills, communicating with parents to discuss their child's progress, creative and fun imagination, preparing for classes, working local community events to increase brand recognition and memberships, and loving and compassionate nature. All applicants must be professional in all interactions and demonstrate strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Teachers will independently teach ballet classes (18 months to 8 years old)
- Studio opening and closing duties
- Selling monthly memberships and retail items
- Lead and help coordinate special indoor and outdoor events
- Lead and/or assist with occasional Birthday Parties on weekends
- Brand ambassador representing Tutu School
- 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.
Qualifications
- High school or equivalent is required (bachelor's degree preferred)
- Extremely reliable and punctual
- Excellent customer service
- Excellent communication skills and professionalism
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience working with young children (1 year required)
- Teaching Experience (1 year required)
- Background in dance required or theatre (ballet preferred)
- Positive attitude
- Willing to work a flexible schedule and available to work evenings and weekends
- Reliable transportation
- Bilingual skills highly welcome (Not required)
Benefits
- Room to grow into leadership roles as the studio grows
- Pay is determined based on experience level, education and certifications
- Bonus pay available for performance
- Training provided in Tutu School's carefully crafted curriculum
Compensation package:
- Hourly Pay
- Bonus Opportunities
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends
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.
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