Dance Instructor

Job summary

The instructor will lead ballet classes for young children aged 2.5 to 7 years on Saturday mornings. They are responsible for building real technique and excellent habits while maintaining an engaging and magical classroom environment.

Job details

BALLET TEACHER WANTED – SATURDAY MORNINGS CDM Dance & Music is looking for an experienced, engaging Ballet Teacher to join our faculty on Saturdays from 9:30 am–1:30 pm. RAD teaching experience is preferred, but our biggest priority is finding a teacher who is exceptional with young children, ages 2.5-7yrs We’re looking for someone who understands the needs of teaching young dancers. The ideal candidate has patience & warmth, strong classroom management, creativity, and the ability to make a class feel magical while still building real technique and excellent habits. The ideal candidate: Has strong ballet training and teaching experience Has experience teaching preschool and primary-aged dancers Can confidently manage a classroom while keeping young students engaged Is reliable, professional, prepared, and genuinely enjoys working with children Has RAD experience or familiarity with the RAD syllabus Can teach additional dance styles (a definite plus!) About CDM CDM Dance & Music is an established dance and music school in North York, Toronto, serving children, teens, and adults. For more than 35 years, we have provided high-quality arts education with a focus on excellence, growth, community, and respect. Interested? Please send your resume and a brief introduction to accounts@cdmdance.com. We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The instructor will lead ballet classes for young children aged 2.5 to 7 years on Saturday mornings. They are responsible for building real technique and excellent habits while maintaining an engaging and magical classroom environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have strong ballet training and experience teaching preschool and primary-aged dancers. Familiarity with the RAD syllabus is preferred, along with strong classroom management skills.

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ballet Instruction
• Classroom Management
• Early Childhood Education
• RAD Syllabus
• Lesson Planning
• Creativity
• Patience
• Professionalism

Job areas

• Education
• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Sports & Recreation