Play & Learn Teachers (Weekend Positions) - Part-time

SEEKING PART-TIME TEACHERS W/ STRONG CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
Please Note: You do not have to be a certified teacher, just willing to learn how to teach!
This is a weekend position and requires a commitment to work EVERY WEEKEND.
This position is great for:
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- Anyone with a theater/dramatic/singing background
- Anyone studying early child development
- Local College Students/Night-Time Students
- School Teachers looking for weekend work
- Vibrant super seniors looking for a part-time job that will keep him/her active
Four (4) things to need to know about this position:
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1) You do not have to be a trained/certified teacher to do this job - we will train you! You just need to be willing to learn what it takes to be the best Gymboree Teacher ever!
2) You do not have to create lesson plans! The lesson plans are fully developed - your job is to deliver the lesson plan as it is written.
3) You must feel comfortable delivering instructions in front of a class with adults and children - speaking confidently and singing to the best of your ability.
4) This is a fun learning environment for young children so we need employees that have a positive attitude and energetic, creative personality to join our team!
To be considered for a position, all applicants must schedule an onsite class observation any weekday or weekend between the hours of 9AM-11AM. Please call the site and ask to speak with the manager to schedule your observation.
Gymboree Play Music of Bethesda
6831 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20815
301-654-8988
bethesdamd@gymboreeclasses.com
BACKGROUND
Gymboree Play Music is an early child development learning center for parents and children 6 months - 5 years of age. For more than 35 years, we have delivered the world's leading parent-child interactive play, music, arts, sports skills and school skills classes that stimulate early child development in a safe, clean learning environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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1. TEACH - Facilitate parent-child interactive activities.
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There are 3 core programs:
- Gymboree classes include age appropriate play activities on our custom designed play equipment, songs, parachute play, and bubbles.
- Music classes involve instrument activities, singing, dancing and exploring a variety of music styles from around the world. Candidates must possess music background to teach Gymboree Music classes.
- Art classes offer hands-on, process-oriented activities including painting, sculpting, collage making and dress-up time, in addition to movement activities and songs that support different art themes explored.
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2. SELL: Sales/Customer Service Skills
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- Be responsible for knowing and achieving sales goals.
- Use features and benefits of Gymboree to provide information and sell enrollments, merchandise, birthday parties and special events to new and existing customers.
- Answer incoming calls, make outbound calls, greet and service customers.
- Assist with off-site grassroots events (ex. Gymboree Retail Store, etc.)
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3. SITE OPERATIONS: Other Operations/Support Requirements
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- Work with PlayWeb, our online database management system.
- Attend designated staff meetings and trainings.
- Maintain site standards, including, but not limited to: cleaning, stocking and pricing of merchandise, and helping with equipment set changes.
NOTE: Gymboree Play Music provides all training necessary.
KEY SKILLS AND TRAITS
- Experience working with children newborn to 5 years preferred
- Solid group leadership skills
- Sales experience
- Beginning computer skills
- Phone skills
- Customer service oriented
- Team player
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. and move play equipment
- Clean, physical appearance
- Flexible
- Outgoing, enthusiastic, gregarious, creative
HOURS
Part-time available. Flexible schedule required; classes held weekdays, evenings and weekends.
COMPENSATION
Starting pay is based on experience. Free Gymboree Play Music classes and a discount at the Gymboree Retail Stores.
. Location: Bethesda
. Compensation: Pay ranges from $8-$12/hour, depending on experience and job responsibilities.
. This is a part-time job.
. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
. do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers