Gymnastics Instructor for Parent Child and PreK Classes

The Little Gym International; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

The Little Gym of Dunwoody is seeking a part-time instructor to lead our Parent/Child and PreK classes. You will run structured, high-energy sessions for toddlers and their parents, then guide preschoolers through their first gymnastics skills, while keeping the room safe and organized.

You will follow our established curriculum, engage families, and manage transitions to keep every child attentive and safe. Training is provided, with opportunities to grow into lead instructor roles.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or leading groups of young children (preschool, classroom, coaching, camp, or similar).
• Comfortable leading a room that includes adults: calm, clear, and in charge.
• Organized and dependable: you show up prepared, on time, and ready to follow a lesson plan.
• Warm, patient, and upbeat with little kids.
• Gymnastics experience is a plus, not a requirement. We'll train you.

Responsibilities

• Lead Parent/Child classes (babies and toddlers with a parent) and PreK classes (preschoolers) using our established curriculum.
• Guide parents during class: explain the purpose behind each activity and give them ideas to try at home.
• Manage pacing, transitions, and group behavior so every child stays engaged and safe.
• Build relationships with families: learn names, share progress, and be a confident, welcoming face for the gym.
• Support birthday parties and special events as needed.

Skills

Child instruction

Classroom management

Organization

People skills

Gymnastics exposure

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

The Little Gym of Dunwoody is hiring a part-time instructor to lead our Parent/Child and PreK classes. This is a lead teaching role: you'll run structured, high-energy classes for toddlers and their parents, then guide preschoolers through their first gymnastics skills, keeping the room safe, organized, and fun.

Schedule

• Weekday evenings (approx. 3:30–7:00 pm)
• Saturdays, all day
• Consistent part-time hours, same shifts each week

What You'll Do

• Lead Parent/Child classes (babies and toddlers with a parent) and PreK classes (preschoolers) using our established curriculum
• Guide parents during class: explain the purpose behind each activity and give them ideas to try at home
• Manage pacing, transitions, and group behavior so every child stays engaged and safe
• Build relationships with families: learn names, share progress, and be a confident, welcoming face for the gym
• Support birthday parties and special events as needed

What We're Looking For

• Experience teaching or leading groups of young children (preschool, classroom, coaching, camp, or similar)
• Comfortable leading a room that includes adults: calm, clear, and in charge
• Organized and dependable: you show up prepared, on time, and ready to follow a lesson plan
• Warm, patient, and upbeat with little kids
• Gymnastics experience is a plus, not a requirement. We'll train you.
• Availability weekday evenings and Saturdays (required)

Why You'll Like It Here

• $17–20/hour, based on experience
• Paid training in our proven curriculum
• A supportive, professional team that takes kids' development seriously
• Room to grow into lead instructor and program roles

About The Little Gym

For over 40 years and at more than 300 locations worldwide, The Little Gym has helped children build confidence through movement. Our classes blend physical, social, and cognitive development in a clean, safe, and nurturing environment where every child grows at their own pace.

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 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.