Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
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 some weekday mornings.
If that's you, keep reading!
THE SCHEDULE:
- 12–25 hours per week
- Must be able to work some morning shifts, with flexibility to add evenings and weekend shifts
- Shifts range from 3.5–5 hours
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 skills
Pre-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.
You’ll 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 provided
Physical 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 children
You 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 workday
Bonus:
- Leadership experience or ability to mentor newer team members
- Background in early childhood education
- Gymnastics, sports, 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.
All associated locations are independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchise, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to The Little Gym Franchising Corporate.
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
