Parent-Child and PreK Instructor
2 days ago
Plano
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance, • Company parties, • Employee discounts, • Opportunity for advancement, • Training & development PARENT-CHILD and PreK INSTRUCTOR ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT? We're looking for a mature, experienced professional who loves working with our youngest learners (babies and toddlers, 4 months-3 years) and PreK kids (ages 3-6 years) and can work weekday mornings. If that's you, keep reading! THE SCHEDULE: • 2025 hours per week, • Must be able to work morning shifts, with flexibility to add evenings, • Shifts range from 3.55 hours, • Must be available to work all 5 weekdays, Monday - Friday mornings (required)COMPENSATION: $14-$18/hour (based on experience) WHAT YOU'LL TEACH: Parents and caregivers participate alongside their children while you guide movement, music, exploration, and skill-building activities. • Babies (4-10 months): Sensory exploration, tummy time, bonding, • Crawlers (10-19 months): Movement circuits, early walking support, • Toddlers (20-36 months): Confidence building, beginning gymnastics skillsPre-K Classes (3 6 years) These classes are parent-independent and focused on building listening skills, coordination, confidence, and age-appropriate gymnastics abilities through structured weekly lesson plans. Youll focus on creating fun, meaningful experiences while helping children grow physically, socially, and emotionally in a positive and encouraging environment. YOUR ROLE: As a Parent-Child and Prek Instructor you will: • Teach engaging, high-energy classes for babies, toddlers, and young children, • Facilitate parent-child classes and guide caregivers through activities, • Lead daily shift operations and support business needs throughout the day, • Provide outstanding customer service and create a welcoming membership experience, • Answer phones, assist families with enrollment, and support front desk operations, • Sell memberships, classes, camps, and birthday parties, • Build lasting relationships with children and families in the community, • Support end-of-shift procedures and daily operational tasks, • Create a fun, safe, warm, and professional environment for every family WHO WE NEED: Required: • Experience working with young children ages 4 months to 6 years old preferred (early childhood education, childcare, preschool, coaching, camp counseling, or parenting experience all valued), • Passion for helping children build confidence, skills, and independence through movement and play, • Energetic, positive, and engaging personality with a willingness to be silly, active, and encouraging, • Strong communication and customer service skills with both children and adults, • Ability to lead classes while creating a safe, warm, and professional environment, • Comfortable with an active, physically engaging role that includes lifting, spotting, demonstrating skills, and being on your feet throughout shifts, • Background in child development, gymnastics, physical education, or related fields is helpful, but not required paid training is providedPhysical Requirements:, • Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (holding kids, moving equipment), • Able to get down on the floor and stand up repeatedly throughout the day, • Able to demonstrate movement activities (jumping, running, climbing), • Able to spot and support children during physical activities, • Able to remain active and engaged for entire shift (no sitting), • Able to participate in all class activities alongside childrenYou Are:, • Patient & nurturing with children, • Warm, outgoing, and naturally connect with families, • Reliable and responsible, • An excellent communicator - parents trust your guidance, • Energetic and physically active throughout your workdayBonus:, • Leadership experience or ability to mentor newer team members, • Background in early childhood education, • Gymnastics, dance, or children's fitness experience, • CPR/First Aid certified WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: • Meaningful work - Watch babies and toddlers gain confidence every day, • Life balance - Weekend work + flexible weekday mornings, • Stay active - Get paid to play, move, and sing, • Professional environment - Work with experienced team members, • Established business - Franchise owned/operated since 2019 with 470+ members READY TO APPLY? Send your resume and briefly tell us about your experience working with babies and toddlers. Seeking experienced professionals only. The Little Gym - 40+ years helping children build confidence through movement-based learning.