Gymboree Play and Music is hiring: Gymboree Play & Music Part Time Teacher, POC

Gymboree Play & Music is the world's leading parent-child interactive play, music and arts program for children ages newborn to five years. In 2006, we celebrate 30 years of bringing play, music, arts and learning to families across the United States and around the world!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programming
  • Educate and enroll customers in the most appropriate class(es) for their child(ren). 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.
    • Arts 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.
    • Additional Program (ex. Baby Signs®, etc.) information must also be learned.
  • Assist with birthday parties.
• Sales/Customer Service
  • 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 (ie Gymboree Retail Store, etc.)
• Operations
  • 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

• Sales experience
• Beginning computer skills
• Phone skills
• Customer service oriented
• Team player
• Able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. and move play equipment preferred
• Clean, physical appearance
• Scheduling flexibility
• Professional

HOURS

Part-time available. Flexible schedule required; classes held weekdays and weekends.

COMPENSATION

Starting pay is based on experience. Free Gymboree Play & Music classes.

Gymboree Play & Music - Post Oak Central (POC)

1990 Post Oak Blvd, STE C | Houston, TX 77056

Gymboree Play & Music offers parent-child classes for babies from birth up to age 5. If you enjoy singing, working with children and have a passion for teaching then Gymboree is the right place for you. We are looking for stay at home moms, early childhood, theater or Music majors to add to our team. Our typical hours are 9am-2:30pm all days of the week

Program Teacher Skills & Experience:

* 1 year of experience working with or teaching children, Gymboree experience is a plus.

* Quick learner

* Tuneful and confident singing voice

* Outgoing and positive attitude

* Strong leadership skills

* Comfortable with multi-tasking

* Education & Music majors welcome

* Love of singing, music making and teaching

* Retail experience a plus

* Early Childhood Major is welcome.

Paid training is provided. Other benefits include FREE Gymboree classes and birthday parties for the employee's age-appropriate children and discounts on products at Play & Music locations and Gymboree retail stores

Job Type: Part-time

Salary Range: From $13.00 /hr, DOE

Outgoing and dependable candidates with clean, professional and neat appearance may email resumes to postoaktx@gymboreeclasses.com or call 713.622.3155 to learn more. For program information, visit: www.gymboreeclasses.com

Compensation: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 45 years and in over 30 countries, making us the global leader in early childhood development programs. Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. Our programs are also recognized for their unique approach to parent involvement-which encourages participation in and understanding of each child's development.

Our class curriculum is developed by our experienced child development program directors and incorporates a balanced whole-child approach with activities to support what your child is mastering right now and what he or she will aspire to later. Classes are designed in increments to meet a child's unique interests and abilities. From birth to age 6, there's always something special awaiting you and your child at Gymboree Play & Music.

Gymboree Play & Music - Post Oak is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, 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 Gymboree Play & Music Corporate.