How to hire a ballet teacher

How to hire a ballet teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ballet teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a ballet teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ballet teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the ballet teacher you need to hire. Certain ballet teacher roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a ballet teacher to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a ballet teacher that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of ballet teachers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Ballet Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Ballet Teacher		$15-42
   Driving Instructor	Driving instructors are hired by new drivers who are learning how to improve their skills in driving. Their duties are to supervise theory class timings, inform student drivers with safety driving procedures, and teach the students about the correct traffic rules... Show more	$15-37
   First Aid Instructor	First aid instructors teach people skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for poisoning, choking, and even burning. Instructors may teach both adults and children... Show more	$13-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ballet Technique
   • Modern Dance
   • Creative Dance
   • Syllabus
   • Role Model
   • Children AGE
   • Plan Lessons
   • Costumes

   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.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your ballet teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A ballet teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, ballet teachers' average salary in iowa is 59% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ballet teachers earn 64% less than senior-level ballet teachers.
   • Certifications. A ballet teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a ballet teacher's salary.

   Average ballet teacher salary

   $54,072yearly

   $26.00 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ballet teacher salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2026

4. Writing a ballet teacher job description

   A job description for a ballet teacher role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a ballet teacher job description:

   Ballet teacher job description example

   The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an Adjunct Ballet teaching position in the Dance Department at the Peabody Preparatory, a division of the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD commencing September 7, 2022.
   
   The successful candidate will have experience teaching classical ballet to students of all ages and levels (beginner to advanced) ages 7-18. This position may be assigned specialized classes in pointe work and/or classical variations. Therefore, preference will be given to candidates with a record of accomplishment in teaching pointe classes (from beginner to intermediate/advanced) and to those with professional performing experience in classical ballet. The successful candidate will nurture an enthusiasm for ballet training among students and abilities; create a welcoming and safe learning environment for students based on appropriate boundaries and the standards of dance class etiquette; work with the students to develop self-discipline and mutual respect for their classmates; provide individual feedback and encouragement to improve ballet technique; and provide the Department Chair updates on student progress so the Dance Department can work collectively to facilitate continued progress.
   
   Responsible for teaching up to 9.5 hours of beginning, intermediate, or advanced ballet classes at Peabody Preparatory's Downtown or Towson campus. Classes may be scheduled between 4:00 pm-9:00 pm Monday - Friday or between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday. Classes will meet for 32 weeks during the Preparatory school year from September - to May. This teacher may also set and/or create choreography for the Dance Department's year-end performances in May. Although most performance preparation takes place during regular class times, performance responsibilities may include additional rehearsals at the end of the spring semester.
   ABOUT US:
   
   Located in the heart of Baltimore's Mount Vernon Cultural District, the Peabody Institute was founded in 1857 as America's first academy of music. Through its degree-granting Conservatory and its community-based Preparatory school of music and Dance, Peabody trains musicians and dancers of every age and level.
   
   The Peabody Preparatory shares space with the Peabody Conservatory in downtown Baltimore and has three satellite branches in the communities of Towson, Annapolis, and Howard County, MD. The Preparatory has approximately 2,000 students studying all orchestral instruments, guitar, piano, voice, Dance, theory, composition, early childhood, orchestra, chamber music, etc.
   
   The Preparator's dance department, established in 1914, is one of the oldest continuously operating dance training centers in the United States. Preparatory Dance has pioneered new dance forms throughout its remarkable life span, mounted numerous collaborative projects, partnered with prominent figures in 20th and 21st century American dance, and produced accomplished professional dancers, choreographers, directors, and teachers. Preparatory Dance is keeping in step with the progression of American Dance into the 21st century and remains committed to: offering high-quality dance training for students of all levels, age 3 to adult; presenting imaginative professional-level performances; offering pre-professional ballet and modern dance summer intensives; partnering with our community through master classes, seminars, workshops, and other dance events - most offered free of charge; and training and supporting male dancers through the ground-breaking Estelle Dennis/Peabody Dance Training Program for Boys.
   
   + Professional ballet performing experience and/or a bachelor's degree in Dance required.
   
   + Documented successful teaching experience required.
   
   + Preferred qualifications: success in teaching classes in a pre-professional ballet program, including pointe work and/or classical variations; experience coaching upper-level ballet students in variations or repertory; experience preparing pre-professional students for performances.
   
   Please apply at INTERFOLIO LINK. Applications received before August 6th will be given preference. Applications should include:
   
   + Cover letter including a statement of teaching philosophy
   
   + Current re´sume´ or CV
   
   + You Tube link or links to 1-3 recordings (no more than 10 minutes total) of a recent performance or performances. ?
   
   + You Tube link or link of your private or group class teaching.
   
   *Please upload as an unlisted YouTube link or playlist and include the link in your application.
   
   The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
   
   Job Type: Part Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

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5. Post your job

   To find ballet teachers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any ballet teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level ballet teachers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your ballet teacher job on Zippia to find and recruit ballet teacher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit ballet teachers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ballet teacher

   Once you've selected the best ballet teacher candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new ballet teacher. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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