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PARENT-CHILD 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 can work weekend mornings plus some weekday mornings.

If that's you, keep reading!

THE SCHEDULE:

Weekend mornings (Saturdays & Sundays) - required
Plus some weekday mornings - days are flexible
15-25 hours per week total

COMPENSATION:

$18-$25/hour (based on experience)

WHAT YOU'LL TEACH:

Parent-Child Classes for our youngest members:

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

You'll guide parents and their little ones through movement, music, and play while building trust and community.

WHO WE NEED:

Required:

3-5+ years working with young children (early childhood education, childcare, preschool, or parenting experience valued)
Understanding of infant/toddler developmental milestones
Weekend availability is essential
Adult professional presence
Ability to meet physical demands of the role (see below)

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs (holding toddlers, 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 babies and toddlers
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, dance, or children's fitness experience
CPR/First Aid certified
Bilingual (Spanish/English)

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 2013 with 470+ members

YOUR ROLE:

Teaching parent-child classes (our specialty!)
Building warm relationships with families
Supporting team 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.

Background checks required. Equal opportunity employer.

Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

When you work somewhere this fun, it doesn’t even feel like a job.

Want to wake up excited to go to work every morning, confident that you’re making a difference while having a blast? You’ve come to the right place. The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months through 12 years. Programs offer children a Springboard to Life’s Adventures by using movement-based learning and imaginative play to help build the confidence and skills needed at each stage of childhood.

For over 40 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through parent/child classes, gymnastics, dance and sports prep, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parentsʼ Survival Nights and Awesome Birthday Bash parties. As a part of The Little Gym team, you will be part of a family dedicated to the growth and development of children all over the globe. We are looking for fun, outgoing, talented individuals who are looking to make a difference in their community. If this sounds like you, check out our open positions!

_{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.}

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1. Our busiest time is weekend mornings when families arrive, kids are excited, and energy is high. Which statement best describes you?*

A parent you've never met walks in looking for information about classes. Without being told, would you:*

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Why Work for Us?

You will make a difference! Working with children of all ages to help build both confidence and skills is super rewarding.

With plenty of running, jumping, and tumbling, it won't be hard to get your steps in.

You'll feel like a Rockstar in your local grocery store every time you run into a member of your The Little Gym!

You get to wear yoga pants, t-shirt and socks EVERY DAY!