Gymnastics Instructor NYC

Togetherhood; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to enriching children's lives through engaging and fun gymnastics classes! As an instructor, you will have the opportunity to inspire young minds and foster a love for gymnastics in a supportive environment. This role allows you to create a curriculum tailored to your students, ensuring each class is both educational and enjoyable. With the flexibility to teach at various locations, you will play a crucial role in helping children develop their skills and confidence. If you are passionate about teaching and making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience teaching gymnastics to school-age children is essential.
• Ability to create engaging curriculum and foster a positive class environment.

Responsibilities

• Create age-appropriate gymnastics curriculum for students.
• Ensure timely arrival and provide memorable experiences for children.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Passion for Education

Job description

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:

(1) Showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume.
(2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.

About Togetherhood

Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently outstanding enrichment experiences across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter, or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn, and most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that everyone (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.

What You'll Do

You will be matched with opportunities to teach gymnastics to elementary school students at schools, buildings, and communities across New York City. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:

1. Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class.
2. Specify the equipment you'll need to run the course successfully so that the school can buy it for you, if necessary.
3. Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!).
4. Create a memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for gymnastics.
5. Help children understand why gymnastics is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person.

Who You Are

1. Fun, enthusiastic, experienced gymnastics instructor, with deep experience teaching school-age children.
2. Able to create a positive class community and build relationships with students.
3. Experience leading your own classes.
4. Has excitement, joy, and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning.
5. Cooperative, supportive, flexible.
6. Has a strong work ethic and a 'do whatever it takes' mindset.
7. At least three references.