Teacher

BACKGROUND

Gymboree Play & Music is the world’s leading parent-child interactive play, music and arts program for children ages newborn to five years.  In 2016, we celebrated 40 years of bringing play, music, arts and learning to families across the United States and around the world!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programming
  • Facilitate parent-child interactive activities. There are 3 core programs:
    • Gymboree classes include age appropriate play activities on our custom designed play equipment, songs, parachute play, and bubbles.
    • Music classes involve instrument activities, singing, dancing and exploring a variety of music styles from around the world. Candidates who possess a music background to teach Gymboree Music classes preferred.
    • Arts classes offer hands-on, process-oriented activities including painting, sculpting, and collage making that support different art themes explored.
    • Additional Programs (ex. School Skills, Preschool Steps, etc.) opportunities for qualified candidates.
  • Teach a minimum of two birthday parties per month.
  • Lesson plan according to Gymboree curriculum.
• Sales/Customer Service
  • Be responsible for knowing and achieving sales goals.
  • Use features and benefits of Gymboree to provide information and sell enrollments, merchandise, birthday parties and special events to new and existing customers.
  • Greet and service customers.

• Operations
  • Work with Booker, our online database management system.
  • Attend designated staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Maintain site standards, including, but not limited to: cleaning, stocking and pricing of merchandise, and helping with class preparation.
• NOTE: Gymboree Play & Music provides all training necessary while getting paid.

KEY SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Singing voice preferred
• Experience working with children newborn to 5 years preferred
• Solid group leadership skills
• Sales experience
• Beginning computer skills
• Phone skills
• Customer service oriented
• Team player
• Clean, physical appearance
• Flexible hours and reliable
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, energetic, and creative

HOURS

Part-time available.  Flexible schedule required; classes held weekdays, evenings and weekends.

COMPENSATION

• Starting pay is based on experience. 
• Free Gymboree Play & Music classes and Birthday parties
• Discount at the Gymboree Retail Stores
• Have FUN EVERYDAY!! (Everyday's a fun day at Gymboree!)

Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 45 years and in over 30 countries, making us the global leader in early childhood development programs. Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. Our programs are also recognized for their unique approach to parent involvement—which encourages participation in and understanding of each child’s development.

Our class curriculum is developed by our experienced child development program directors and incorporates a balanced whole-child approach with activities to support what your child is mastering right now and what he or she will aspire to later. Classes are designed in increments to meet a child’s unique interests and abilities. From birth to age 6, there’s always something special awaiting you and your child at Gymboree Play & Music.

Gymboree Play & Music - Howell is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, 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 Gymboree Play & Music Corporate.