Ballet teacher vs gymnasium instructor

The differences between ballet teachers and gymnasium instructors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a ballet teacher, becoming a gymnasium instructor takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a ballet teacher has an average salary of $54,072, which is higher than the $27,585 average annual salary of a gymnasium instructor.

The top three skills for a ballet teacher include ballet technique, modern dance and creative dance. The most important skills for a gymnasium instructor are CPR, kids, and gymnastics classes.

Ballet teacher vs gymnasium instructor overview

	Ballet Teacher	Gymnasium Instructor
Yearly salary	$54,072	$27,585
Hourly rate	$26.00	$13.26
Growth rate	27%	19%
Number of jobs	52,119	24,977
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Average age	43	37
Years of experience	2	12

Ballet teacher vs gymnasium instructor salary

Ballet teachers and gymnasium instructors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ballet Teacher	Gymnasium Instructor
Average salary	$54,072	$27,585
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $88,000	Between $14,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	New York, NY
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	U.S. International Development Finance Corp
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between ballet teacher and gymnasium instructor education

There are a few differences between a ballet teacher and a gymnasium instructor in terms of educational background:

	Ballet Teacher	Gymnasium Instructor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 64%
Most common major	Dance	Psychology
Most common college	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ballet teacher vs gymnasium instructor demographics

Here are the differences between ballet teachers' and gymnasium instructors' demographics:

	Ballet Teacher	Gymnasium Instructor
Average age	43	37
Gender ratio	Male, 7.2% Female, 92.8%	Male, 21.0% Female, 79.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 6.4% White, 60.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Asian, 5.1% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	12%	13%

Differences between ballet teacher and gymnasium instructor duties and responsibilities

Ballet teacher example responsibilities.

Measure for costumes and organize and distribute costumes to parents.
Choreograph multiple pieces for performances along with making costumes and hair pieces.
Contribute to becoming NAEYC accredit by assisting in execution of aggressive classroom action plans proving center competency for national recognition.
Teach basic, intermediate, and advance salsa classes.
Have assumed both lead and floating positions, ensuring proper implementation of Montessori and safety guidelines in every classroom.

Gymnasium instructor example responsibilities.

Demonstrate responsibility managing and maintaining boats and equipment.
Express leadership in coordinating class schedules and keeping the class focuse on the task at hand.
Utilize leadership and communication skills.
Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Teach a wide range of sport-specific skill sets in a clear, concise, friendly manner.

Ballet teacher vs gymnasium instructor skills

Common ballet teacher skills

Ballet Technique, 35%
Modern Dance, 16%
Creative Dance, 15%
Syllabus, 11%
Role Model, 7%
Children AGE, 6%

Common gymnasium instructor skills

CPR, 36%
Kids, 27%
Gymnastics Classes, 13%
Safety Procedures, 3%
Leadership, 3%
Front Desk, 3%

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