Business Operations, Business Support, CPR Certification, Childcare, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dance, Early Childhood Education, First Aid, Fitness, Franchise Management, Gymnastics, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Mentoring, Music, Operational Support, Operations, Physical Demands, Sales, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Company parties
PARENT-CHILD INSTRUCTOR AND SHIFT LEAD
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 weekday mornings plus one weekend mornings.
If that's you, keep reading!
THE SCHEDULE:
- 25–30 hours per week
- Morning shifts ONLY
- Shifts range from 3.5–5 hours
- Must be available to work all 6 days, Monday - Saturday mornings (required)
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.
YOUR ROLE:
As a Parent-Child Instructor and Shift Lead, you will:
- Teach engaging parent-child classes for babies and toddlers
- Lead daily shift operations
- Provide outstanding customer service
- Answer phones and assist families with enrollment
- Sell memberships, classes, camps, and birthday parties
- Support daily business operations and end-of-shift procedures
- Build strong relationships with families and children
- Help create a warm, welcoming, and professional environment
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
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.
Background checks required. Equal opportunity employer.
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.