Gymnastics Instructor

Togetherhood

🇺🇸In-Person - New York, NY1w ago

K-12 Teaching Coaching Curriculum Development Enrichment Instruction Physical Education Student Engagement

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Summary

Lead gymnastics instruction for elementary school students across NYC schools and community centers through Togetherhood's enrichment marketplace. Create engaging, age-appropriate curricula and foster a passion for gymnastics while supporting children's physical and personal development.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and teach gymnastics curriculum tailored to elementary age students, specify necessary equipment needs, consistently arrive on time, and create memorable learning experiences that help students grow and appreciate the sport.

Skills & Tools: Experienced gymnastics instruction with proven ability to teach school-age children, strong class management and relationship-building skills, curriculum development, enthusiasm for youth education, and flexibility with cooperative communication.

Qualifications: Demonstrated experience leading your own gymnastics classes with at least three professional references required. Passion for teaching and personal development with the ability to convey why gymnastics is meaningful.

Location: In-Person - New York, NY

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is $35,000 – $55,000/year based on title, seniority, and location.

Job Description

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:

(1) showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume.
(2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.

About Togetherhood

Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently-outstanding enrichment experiences, across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that every one (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.

What You'll Do

You will be matched with opportunities to teach gymnastics to elementary school students at schools, buildings and communities across New York City. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:

Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class
Specify the equipment you'll need to run the course successfully so that the school can buy it for you, if necessary
Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!)
Create and memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for gymnastics
Help children understand why gymnastics is so wonderful and how it's helped shape you as a person

Who You Are

Fun, enthusiastic, experienced gymnastics instructor, with deep experience teaching school age children
Able to create positive class community and build relationships with students
Experience leading your own classes
Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
Cooperative, supportive, flexible
Has a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mind set
at least three references