Gymboree Early Childhood Play Leader

Responsive recruiter

Benefits:

• Free Gymboree Membership
• Free Birthday Parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

BACKGROUND

Gymboree Play & Music is the world’s leading parent-child interactive play, music and arts program for children ages newborn to five years. This year 2026, we celebrate 50 years of bringing play, music, arts and learning to families across the United States and around the world! Our Howell location has been here for 30 years and still going strong. Kris became the Howell owner & re-opened the Gymboree in 2014 after teaching for 5 years. Our teacher retention rate has an avg of 7 years and the position is open due to a teacher spouse relocation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Outgoing, enthusiastic, energetic, and creative Play Leader
• Facilitate parent-child interactive activities
• Gymboree classes include age appropriate play activities on our custom designed play equipment, songs, parachute play, and bubbles.
• Teach lesson plans according to Gymboree curriculum.
• Maintain site standards, including cleaning and helping with class preparation.
• NOTE: Gymboree Play & Music provides all training necessary while getting paid.

KEY SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Experience working with children newborn to 5 years preferred
• Solid group leadership skills
• Team player
• Clean, physical appearance, reliable

HOURS

Part-time available. Evenings/weekends and weekday coverage for outages.

COMPENSATION

• Starting pay is based on experience.
• Free Gymboree Play & Music classes and Birthday parties
• Have FUN EVERYDAY!! (Everyday's a fun day at Gymboree!)

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 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 - Howell 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.