Early Childhood Education Teacher

Gymboreeclasses; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in early childhood education seeks an Early Childhood Education Teacher in San Diego. The role involves facilitating interactive classes for children aged 0-5, planning lessons, and providing excellent customer service. Flexible part-time hours are available, with a starting pay of $12 per hour and additional benefits.

Benefits

Free Gymboree Play & Music classes

Discount at Gymboree Retail Stores

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with children from birth to 5 years.
• Customer service-oriented with solid group leadership skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. and maintain a clean appearance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate parent-child interactive activities and teach classes.
• Plan lessons according to Gymboree curriculum.
• Achieve sales goals and assist with customer service.

Skills

Experience working with children from birth to 5 years

Solid group leadership skills

Customer service-oriented

Team player

Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.

Flexible schedule

Job description

Early Childhood Education 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

1. 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 must possess a music background to teach Gymboree Music classes.
     • Arts classes offer hands-on, process-oriented activities including painting, sculpting, collage making, and dress-up time, along with movement activities and songs that support different art themes explored.
2. Teach a minimum of two birthday parties per month.
3. Lesson plan according to Gymboree curriculum.
4. Be responsible for knowing and achieving sales goals.
5. Use features and benefits of Gymboree to provide information and sell enrollments, merchandise, birthday parties, and special events to new and existing customers.
6. Answer incoming calls, make outbound calls, greet, and service customers.
7. Assist with off-site grassroots events (e.g., Gymboree Retail Store, etc.)
8. Operations
   • Work with our online database management system.
   • Attend designated staff meetings and trainings.
   • Maintain site standards, including cleaning, stocking, and pricing of merchandise, and helping with equipment setup changes.

KEY SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Experience working with children from birth to 5 years preferred.
• Solid group leadership skills.
• Customer service-oriented.
• Team player.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. and move play equipment.
• Clean, physical appearance.
• Flexible schedule.

HOURS

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

COMPENSATION

Starting pay is $12 per hour, based on experience. Benefits include free Gymboree Play & Music classes and a discount at Gymboree Retail Stores.

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. Our age-appropriate activities help develop cognitive, physical, and social skills through play. Our programs are recognized for their unique approach to parent involvement, encouraging participation and understanding of each child's development.

Our curriculum is developed by experienced child development program directors, incorporating a balanced whole-child approach with activities tailored to each child's current interests and abilities. From birth to age 6, there’s always something special awaiting you and your child at Gymboree Play & Music.

Note: Gymboree Play & Music - San Diego is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. All employment inquiries should be directed to the franchisee, not Gymboree Corporate.