Love working with kids? Passionate about movement, dance, and making a difference?
Stretch-n-Grow of Houston is looking for a fun, energetic, and dependable coach to teach preschool fitness and dance classes at local schools. If you enjoy being active, don’t mind acting a little silly to keep children engaged, and have strong classroom management skills, we’d love to meet you!
About Stretch-n-Grow
Stretch-n-Grow is the world’s largest network of children’s fitness professionals. We provide fun, educational movement programs that help children build confidence, coordination, fitness, and a lifelong love of being active.
About the Position
We are a mobile company! You’ll travel to preschools and private schools teaching engaging fitness and dance classes for children ages 3 months through 8th grade. Our curriculum and lesson plans are provided, and paid training is included.
This position is perfect for someone with experience in:
- Early childhood education
- Preschool teaching
- Dance instruction
- Children’s fitness
- Physical education
- Cheerleading or gymnastics coaching
- Youth sports coaching
Responsibilities
- Teach fun and engaging fitness and dance classes using the Stretch-n-Grow curriculum.
- Create a positive, energetic learning environment where children learn through movement.
- Keep children engaged through music, games, dance, fitness activities, and imaginative play.
- Confidently manage preschool classrooms while maintaining a fun atmosphere.
- Build positive relationships with school staff, parents, and students.
- Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to teach.
- Transport equipment between school locations as needed.
- Represent Stretch-n-Grow professionally at all times.
Qualifications
- Experience working with young children is required.
- Dance experience is strongly preferred.
- Energetic, outgoing, and comfortable leading groups of children.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Fast learner with a positive attitude.
- Must love being active and interacting with children.
- Must be physically able to actively teach multiple movement classes throughout the day.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to travel to schools throughout the Central Houston area.
- Candidates who live in or near the service area are preferred to allow for efficient travel between school locations.
- CPR certified (or willing to become certified).
- Must successfully pass a background check.
Schedule
Part-Time
- Monday-Friday
- Morning preschool classes
- Afternoon after-school classes
- Flexible schedule based on school assignments.
What We Offer
- $28.00–$32.00 per hour ( teaching time after is training is completed)
- Paid training
- Curriculum and lesson plans provided
- Flexible weekday schedule
- Opportunity for additional classes as enrollment grows
- Supportive and positive team environment
- A rewarding career helping children develop confidence, coordination, fitness, and healthy habits through movement
We’re Looking for Someone Who…
- Loves working with children and making learning fun.
- Brings positive energy and enthusiasm every day.
- Isn’t afraid to sing, dance, play, and be a little silly to keep kids engaged.
- Is dependable and takes pride in being reliable.
- Wants to make a positive impact on children’s lives.
- Can commit to teaching for the entire school year.
- Enjoys working independently while representing Stretch-n-Grow professionally.
If you’re looking for a job that’s active, rewarding, and makes a difference in the lives of children every day, we’d love to hear from you!
- Apply today and become part of the Stretch-n-Grow of Houston team!
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked with pre schoolers in a classroom before?
Location:
- Houston, TX 77081 (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
