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Ballet Teacher at Children's Dance School

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 26732
Division/Organization: Tutu School
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 2551 Smith's Crossing Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (not on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $20.00 to $25.00
Job Categories: Child Development and Care

Department Overview:

At Tutu School, we believe every child should know what it feels like to dance their own story. We’re a boutique ballet school franchise with over 120 locations, for children aged 18 months to 8 years, with a curriculum that blends classical technique with creative movement and storytelling. If you light up around children and bring a nurturing, theatrical energy to your classes, we’d love to meet you!

Anticipated Start Date

8/1/25

Anticipated Hours Per Week

5-10

Schedule:

 Each shift typically consists of 2-3 classes back to back (45 mins per class).

Classes are currently concentrated torwards late afternoon to early evenings, as well as weekends. As we build out our class schedule (existing Sun Prairie location, and upcoming Middleton location), we will have classes throughout the entire week, and on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $20.00 to $25.00

Number Of Positions

5

Position Summary/Job Duties:

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Teaching weekly ballet classes to children ages 2–8 using our storybook-based Tutu School curriculum
  • Creating a warm, welcoming, and playful class environment where children feel seen and celebrated
  • Incorporating music, props, and storytelling to bring ballet concepts to life
  • Managing classroom behavior with patience and creativity
  • Communicating with parents and caregivers in a professional, friendly manner
  • Supporting light retail operations - using our POS system to assist families with merchandise purchases (leotards, tutus, etc.)
  • Helping keep the studio clean, organized, and looking magical (light tidying before/after classes)
  • Facilitating in-studio and offsite community events and promotional activities
  • Attending paid training and shadowing sessions to learn the Tutu School method

Qualifications:

Who You Are:

  • Have a background in ballet or dance (formal training preferred, but teaching experience with young kids is gold)
  • Natural with children - patient, silly, and warm-hearted
  • Comfortable singing along to music, leading imaginative games, and wearing a tutu (or at least being around 10 of them at once!)
  • Dependable, punctual, and organized
  • Available to teach weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends
  • Willing to complete online and in-person training
  • Able to commit to a consistent teaching schedule and support substitude opportunities

Bonus Points If You:

  • Have early childhood education or preschool teaching experience
  • Have experience with customer service or retail POS systems

Application Instructions:

Send your cover letter and resume with your contact info to: janet@tutuschoolsunprairie.com

Contact:

Org: Tutu School
Contact: Janet Wu
Web: https://tutuschool.com/sunprairie/
Email: janet@tutuschoolsunprairie.com

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