Preschool Gymnastics Teacher

Wisconsin Swim Academy•Howard, WI

84d•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Sweet Peas Toddler Tumbling, a division of Wisconsin Swim Academy, is hiring a Preschool Gymnastics Teacher to teach classes for young children. The teacher will coach and encourage students as they develop physical, social, and emotional skills, deliver the Sweet Pea curriculum, and create a positive, welcoming environment for children and their families. Building relationships with students and families and helping each child grow in confidence are central to the role. The Green Bay location is not yet open. Applicants must acknowledge and be willing to accept a delayed start date closer to October or November. The teacher is expected to learn the program’s curriculum, skill progressions, evaluations, and operational policies; teach assigned classes consistently; communicate students’ learning and progress to parents; support student recognition and advancement; and contribute to special events and department operations. Flexibility to cover classes and substitute when called upon is expected.

Requirements

Relevant preschool gymnastics experience and knowledge.
Strong personal gymnastics skills and the ability to demonstrate gymnastics technique.
Excellent teaching skills and the ability to achieve positive, measurable results in the gym.
An optimistic and positive approach to the role and its responsibilities.
Ability to work happily and effectively with a diverse group of students and families.
Ability to influence peers and superiors positively.
Cooperative nature and willingness to support managers with program growth, quality, scheduling, operations, and budget responsibilities.
Strong interactive skills and experience working with children, parents, and the public.
Willingness to accept a delayed start date closer to October or November for the Green Bay location.
Flexibility to teach classes as requested and substitute for others when called upon.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of participation in gymnastics as an athlete.
2–4 years of experience teaching in a preschool gymnastics environment.
2–4 years of experience or education related to early childhood physical, cognitive, and social development.
Relevant choreography experience creating gymnastics activities and routines for instruction and special events.
Experience participating in and assisting with the planning of special events, such as performances, holiday events, student evaluations, and gymnastics celebrations.
Current Pediatric CPR certification.
Current Pediatric First Aid certification.
Six Early Childhood Education units.

Responsibilities

Promote the company vision and arrive prepared, energetic, healthy, and appropriately groomed.
Learn job duties, employment policies, employee handbook expectations, curriculum, gymnastics skill progressions, evaluations, and program operations.
Attend required training, department meetings, and gym-wide meetings; read and respond to relevant communications and announcements.
Teach assigned gymnastics classes consistently and substitute or help cover classes when requested.
Teach the Sweet Pea curriculum, including skills, weekly objectives, and progressions for each level.
Support the growth and development of each student.
Communicate learning objectives and student progress to parents through appropriate oral and written channels.
Complete timely, accurate, and detailed written evaluations for each student.
Recognize students and support their advancement and promotion, including certificates, evaluations, personal recognition, and other rewards.
Support, plan, promote, teach, staff, and participate in facility and community special events.
Assist the manager or supervisor with department goals and operations.
Maintain integrity, honesty, accountability, cooperation, and thoughtful conduct in working relationships.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of safety, positivity, community, empathy, and honesty.