Tutu School Teaching Assistant Fairlawn, OH – View l

Tutu School Akron's Teaching Assistant Program is designed for individuals excited to learn the art of early childhood ballet teaching in a supportive, hands-on environment — at their own pace — while working toward becoming a Tutu School Lead Teacher.

LOCATION

2747 Crawfis Boulevard, Suite 101, Fairlawn, OH 44333

• · Assist the Lead Teacher in creating a fun, positive, and engaging class environment
• · Help young dancers participate, follow directions, and feel successful
• · Assist with props, activities, music, and transitions
• · Help prepare and reset the studio before and after class
• · Support classroom organization and cleanliness
• · Learn classroom management and the unique needs of early childhood classes
• · Gradually take on more teaching responsibilities as skills develop

• · Basic dance experience required
• · Genuinely enjoys working with young children
• · Reliable, energetic, patient, and eager to learn
• · Comfortable being silly, playful, and enthusiastic
• · Previous childcare, assisting, education, camp, coaching, or classroom experience a plus
• · Interested in growing into a future Lead Teacher role

High school or college students, dancers, former dancers, aspiring educators, early childcare majors, and anyone who loves young children and wants to learn how to teach.

COMPENSATION

$10–$15/hour after completion of basic training, depending on experience and responsibilities.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITY

This isn't just an assistant position — Teaching Assistants who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and a natural connection with young dancers may progress into the Tutu Teacher training program and ultimately become a Lead Teacher. With 155 Tutu Schools nationwide, there are many opportunities ahead.