Benefits:- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Flexible schedule
Gymnastics & Movement Instructor — Parent-Child & Pre-KThe Little Gym of Plano | Plano, TX 75093 | Local candidates only, please
Before you apply, please make sure ALL of these are true for you:
- You live within a reasonable commute of Plano, TX (roughly 15–20 minutes) — this is not a remote or hybrid role, and we cannot consider candidates who would need to relocate or drive 45+ minutes.
- You have real, hands-on experience with young children — whether that's childcare, preschool, teaching, coaching, gymnastics, dance, cheer, or camps.
- Schedule is flexible, but you must be available for some weekday mornings, and you can commit to the same weekly time slot on an ongoing basis (our classes run on a set schedule, so kids and parents see the same coach each week).
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT?
We're looking for a mature, experienced professional who genuinely loves working with young children — from babies and toddlers (4 months–3 years) through Pre-K (ages 3–6). If you're energetic, nurturing, reliable, and love creating meaningful experiences for children and families, we'd love to meet you.
THE SCHEDULE
- 10–25 hours per week
- Must be available for some weekday morning shifts, with flexibility for evenings and weekends
- Shifts are typically 3.5–5 hours
COMPENSATION $14–$18/hour based on experience
WHAT YOU'LL TEACH
Parent-Child Classes (4 months–3 years):
- Babies (4–10 months): Sensory exploration, tummy time, movement & bonding
- Crawlers (10–19 months): Movement circuits, exploration & early walking skills
- Toddlers (20–36 months): Confidence building, movement & beginning gymnastics skills
Pre-K Classes (3–6 years): Parent-independent classes focused on listening, coordination, confidence, social development, and age-appropriate gymnastics skills through structured weekly lesson plans.
YOUR ROLE
- Teach high-energy, engaging classes for babies, toddlers, and young children
- Guide parents and caregivers during Parent-Child classes
- Create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Answer phones and assist families with enrollment
- Support the front desk and daily operations
- Promote and sell memberships, classes, camps, and birthday parties
- Complete end-of-shift and operational tasks
REQUIRED
- Real, hands-on experience with young children — structured childcare, preschool, coaching, teaching, camps, dance, or gymnastics — this is not optional
- Local to Plano, TX with reliable transportation
- Flexible availability, including some weekday mornings, with the ability to commit to the same weekly time slot on an ongoing basis
- Energetic, positive, outgoing personality
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Patient, nurturing, reliable, and responsible
- Comfortable in a physically active role: lifting, spotting, demonstrating skills, on your feet the full shift
STRONGLY PREFERRED (moves you to the top of the list)
- Background in gymnastics, dance, cheer, PE, or children's fitness
- Early childhood education or child development coursework/background
- Leadership, mentoring, or lead-teacher experience
- CPR/First Aid certification
Paid training is provided for the teaching curriculum — but we're hiring for the foundation of caring for and managing young children, which we can't train from zero.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Able to get on and off the floor repeatedly
- Able to demonstrate activities such as jumping, running, and climbing
- Able to spot and physically support children when needed
- Able to remain active and engaged throughout the entire shift
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- Meaningful work watching children gain confidence and new skills every day
- Get paid to move, play, sing, and have fun
- Part-time hours with weekday and weekend options
- Work alongside an experienced team
- Established business — franchise owned and operated since 2019, 470+ members
The Little Gym — 40+ years helping children build confidence through movement-based learning.
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.