Preschool Gymnastics Teacher

Jamie's School of Fish; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

An educational institution in Fresno is seeking a Preschool Gymnastics Teacher. This role involves providing engaging gymnastics instruction while fostering a safe and fun environment. Candidates should have strong gymnastics skills, relevant experience working with preschool children, and a positive attitude. Responsibilities include assisting program coordinators, teaching classes, and participating in special events. An ideal candidate must hold relevant certifications and early childhood education units. Competitive hourly compensation ranges from $16 to $20.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years participation in gymnastics as an athlete.
• 2 - 4 years experience teaching in a preschool gymnastics environment.
• Experience with planning special events and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent gymnastics instruction in a safe environment.
• Participate in program reviews and student assessments.
• Assist in planning and executing facility special events.

Skills

Relevant preschool gymnastics experience and knowledge

Strong personal gymnastics skills

Excellent teaching skills

Optimistic and positive approach

Ability to work with diverse groups

Influence peers positively

Excellent cooperative nature

Superior interactive skills

Education

Current Pediatric CPR Certification

Current Pediatric First Aid Certification

6 Early Childhood Education Units

Job description

Part Time • Jamie's School of Fish - Fresno

• Holidays
• 401(k)

The Preschool Gymnastics Teacher is responsible for providing excellent developmental gymnastics instruction in a safe and fun environment. The Preschool Gymnastics Teacher participates in all aspects of our gymnastics programs and helps ensure that the gymnastics department is effectively carrying out our vision. The Preschool Gymnastics Teacher is responsible for providing lateral support to the program as needed and contributing through curriculum review and implementation, individual and collective student progress, student assessment, student recognition, communication with parents, choreography and the creation and teaching of new programs and class offerings as needed. The Preschool Gymnastics Teacher is expected to establish and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships and to forthrightly communicate with other departments, customers, and the owners. Most importantly, the Preschool Gymnastics Teacher is responsible for following practices that promote safety, quality, and professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant preschool gymnastics experience and knowledge;
• Strong personal gymnastics skills and ability to demonstrate gymnastics technique;
• Excellent teaching skills and ability to achieve positive and measurable results in the gym;
• Optimistic and positive approach to the role and responsibilities of the Preschool Gymnastics Teacher;
• Ability to work happily and effectively with a diverse group of students and families;
• Ability to influence peers and superiors in a positive way;
• Excellent cooperative nature and desire to facilitate managers' responsibilities including growth of the program, quality, scheduling, operations, budget, etc;
• Superior interactive skills and experience working with children, parents and the public.

Desired Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years participation in gymnastics as an athlete;
• 2 - 4 years experience teaching in a preschool gymnastics environment;
• 2 - 4 years experience or education lending to knowledge of early childhood physical, cognitive and social development.
• Relevant choreography experience with a wide spectrum of gymnastics activities and routines for teaching and for special events.
• Relevant experience participating and assisting in the planning special events including performance events, holiday events, student evaluations, gymnastics celebrations, etc.
• Current Pediatric CPR Certification;
• Current Pediatric First Aid Certification;
• 6 Early Childhood Education Units.

Specific Job Duties

1. Wholeheartedly embrace and promote our company vision:
   • Come to work healthy, well groomed, enthusiastic, prepared, energetic and happy;
2. Actively research, study and learn job duties, employment policies, and the overall expectations of a Preschool Gymnastics Teacher:
   • Review and understand the Employee Handbook and successive editions and remain current in all employment expectations;
   • Learn, study, train and become proficient in the skills required for each preschool gymnastics level, the progressions taught at each level, and how skills are taught and evaluated;
   • Review and understand operational and administrative policies relative to the gymnastics program such as pricing, dates, special events, ancillary programs, advancements, etc;
   • Attend required training events;
   • Enthusiastically assist and cooperate in ensuring all classes are adequately covered by substituting when called upon;
   • Enthusiastically assimilate and teach the Sweet Pea curriculum incorporating skills to be mastered, weekly goals and objectives leading to the mastery of the required skills, and to facilitate learning and enjoyment;
   • Competently learn, study, train and become proficient in the skills required for each level, the progressions taught at each level, and skills necessary for all classes within the gymnastics program;
   • Regularly and consistently teach classes as assigned, understanding the importance of consistency in the learning environment and recognizing that our program has high expectations/strict limitations with respect to employee absences and punctuality;
3. Support and participate in facility special events:
   • Participate in the planning, promoting, teaching/staffing and overall success of special events (competitions, shows, exhibitions, holiday events, community events, camps, fairs, school events, field trips, etc.)
4. Assist your manager/supervisor in meeting the goals and vision of the department:
   • Attend department and gym-wide meetings;
   • Read department and inter‑department written communications;
   • Be attentive and responsive to department and gym wide announcements, calendar items, and upcoming events;
   • Do not call in sick, arrive late, or otherwise let your manager down with respect to teaching your classes;
   • Be flexible with your scheduling and teach classes as requested and substitute for others when called upon;
5. Exemplify integrity and character:
   • Conduct yourself so that supervisors, co‑workers, students and parents can always rely on your word;
   • Be honest, truthful and accountable in your work and relationships;
   • Be thoughtful towards others in your actions, direct and indirect communications, and outlook.

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Do you have experience with gymnastics? If so, please elaborate. *

Are you willing to work weekend shifts? *

Why Work In This Industry?

• Flip Flop Friendly
• Work with Kids and Families
• Make a Difference Teaching a Lifelong Skill