Gymnastics Instructor - Parent Child Classes

The Little Gym International; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$16–$20/hour (based on experience)

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Training & development

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

The Little Gym International in Prairie Village, KS is seeking a warm, engaging, and energetic Parent/Child instructor for part-time mornings. Lead classes for babies and toddlers aged 4 months–3 years, using our curriculum, while guiding caregivers with activities and milestones.

This role offers ongoing training, a family-friendly team, and opportunities to grow within the community. You’ll thrive if you love active play, building trust with families, and creating a welcoming space where kids

Qualifications

• Warm, engaging instructor for young children and families.
• Ability to guide and lead parent/child classes using curriculum.
• Strong communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, high-energy classes for young children and their caregivers.
• Use The Little Gym curriculum to guide classes (we’ll train you!).
• Create a warm, welcoming environment where both kids and parents feel supported.
• Coach parents on how to engage with their child during class activities.
• Celebrate milestones and help little ones build confidence week after week.
• Provide a top-notch experience for families—we treat our members like family.

Skills

Warm personality

Engaging teaching

Childcare experience

Team player

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms

Life’s too short to not work somewhere AWESOME.

If you love working with little ones, enjoy connecting with families, and want a role where you can move, play, and make a real impact—this might be exactly what you’re looking for.

At The Little Gym, we help children ages 4 months–3 years build confidence through movement, play, and connection—with their grown-ups right by their side. We’re looking for a warm, engaging, and energetic instructor to lead our Parent/Child classes.

Schedule

Part-time Mornings

• Monday–Friday availability and weekend morning availability
• 1–3 consistent days per week
• This is not a seasonal or summer-only position. We're looking for team members who are excited to grow with us and become a long-term part of our amazing community.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engaging, high-energy classes for young children and their caregivers
• Use The Little Gym curriculum to guide classes (we’ll train you!)
• Create a warm, welcoming environment where both kids and parents feel supported
• Coach parents on how to engage with their child during class activities
• Celebrate milestones and help little ones build confidence week after week
• Provide a top-notch experience for families—we treat our members like family

What Makes This Role Special

This isn’t just teaching kids—you are teaching the parents too! You’re building relationships and trust with families.

You’ll guide first-time parents, celebrate big developmental moments, and create a space where both children and their grown‑ups feel successful.

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Love working with young children (infants–toddlers)
• Are outgoing and comfortable talking to adults just as much as kids
• Bring energy, warmth, and positivity to everything you do
• Can lead a group while keeping things fun, engaging, and organized
• Are dependable, coachable, and a strong team player

Bonus Points If You Have Experience In

• Early childhood education or preschool
• Teaching, coaching, or childcare
• Dance, gymnastics, or movement-based programs

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Get paid to move, play, and be active
• Build meaningful relationships with families in your community
• Be part of a supportive, upbeat team culture
• Paid training and growth opportunities
• A role that’s fun, fulfilling, and never boring

Perks & Benefits

• $16–$20/hour (based on experience)
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Opportunities for advancement

About The Little Gym

For over 40 years, The Little Gym has helped millions of children grow stronger, more confident, and ready for life’s adventures. Through movement-based learning and imaginative play, we create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where kids can thrive at every stage.

You could work anywhere… or you could spend your mornings helping little ones take their first steps, celebrate big wins, and build confidence alongside their families.

We can’t wait to meet you.

Compensation: $16.00 - $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.