About Gymboree Play & Music Vancouver

Gymboree Play & Music is an internationally recognized early childhood enrichment program offering play, music, art, and school-readiness experiences for young children and their families.

At our Vancouver location, we work with children from infancy through the early school years through parent-child classes, Preschool Prep, School Skills, camps, afterschool programs, birthday parties, and community events.

We are looking for energetic, responsible, and curious candidates who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in teaching, leadership, communication, program planning, customer service, and small-business operations.

You do not need a background in Early Childhood Education. Full training is provided.

Why This Role Is Valuable for you

This position is designed to provide practical experience that is transferable to many future careers, including education, psychology, business, healthcare, communications, management, and community services.

You will have opportunities to develop:

- Public speaking and facilitation skills by leading activities and communicating with children and parents.
- Leadership and classroom management skills in a real working environment.
- Project and lesson-planning experience that is transferable to future academic and professional work.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills through program delivery, events, and daily centre operations.
- Customer service and professional communication skills through interaction with families.
- Exposure to business operations, including marketing, sales, CRM systems, administration, customer retention, and event planning.
- Opportunities to take ownership of projects and contribute ideas that may become part of the centre’s ongoing programs.
- Mentorship, regular feedback, and opportunities for increased responsibility based on performance.

What You Will Do

Program Delivery & Teaching

You will be trained to support and eventually lead Gymboree programs, which may include:

Play & Learn
Lead age-appropriate movement, play, songs,



parachute activities, bubbles, and activities using our custom-designed play equipment.

Preschool Prep & School Skills
Support children as they build independence, communication, classroom routines, social skills, and confidence in a structured group environment.

Camps & Afterschool Programs
Assist with or lead activities involving STEAM, LEGO, art, movement, collaborative projects, and school-age enrichment.

Lesson Planning & Program Preparation

- Prepare and adapt lesson plans based on Gymboree curriculum.
- Organize materials and classroom setup.
- Participate in program planning and special-event preparation.
- Contribute ideas for improving activities and the overall customer experience.

Customer Experience

- Welcome families and create a positive, professional environment.
- Educate new and existing families about Gymboree programs, memberships, camps, birthday parties, and special events.
- Answer incoming calls and respond to customer inquiries.
- Make follow-up calls when appropriate.
- Support trial-class families and new enrollments.
- Assist with customer emails and general communication.

Business & Centre Operations

This role also provides exposure to the operational side of a small business.

Responsibilities may include:

- Using our CRM system to register customers and process payments.
- Supporting administrative projects.
- Assisting with marketing and social media content.
- Participating in community outreach and grassroots marketing.
- Supporting open houses, community events, and off-site programs.
- Attending staff meetings and training sessions.
- Maintaining centre presentation standards, including classroom setup,



materials, merchandise, and equipment changes.

Training & Professional Development

No previous Gymboree or Early Childhood Education experience is required.

We provide:

- Approximately 2 weeks of hands-on, in-person training.
- Shadowing and co-teaching with experienced instructors.
- Ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Regular team training.
- Monthly check-ins.
- Formal performance reviews approximately every six months.
- Opportunities to take on additional teaching, leadership, administrative, or management responsibilities as you develop.

Who We Are Looking For

This role may be a strong fit if you are:

- Comfortable interacting with children and families.
- Energetic, positive, and confident communicating with others.
- Responsible and dependable.
- Able to arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts.
- Willing to learn and accept feedback.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Organized and able to follow through on assigned tasks.
- Interested in gaining practical leadership and business experience.
- Able to communicate clearly and professionally in English.

Students from Education, Psychology, Commerce, Kinesiology, Sociology, Family Studies, Music, Arts, Sciences, and related programs may find the experience particularly relevant, but students from all faculties are encouraged to apply.

What Makes This Role Different

This is not only a teaching position.

You will have the opportunity to see how a growing education and family-services business operates—from program development and customer experience to marketing, sales, administration, and community partnerships.

For candidates who demonstrate initiative and strong performance, there may be opportunities to take ownership of projects and grow into more senior teaching or operational responsibilities.

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Advantages:

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Program Instructor & Operations Assistant (Vancouver)
🏢 Gymboree Play & Music Vancouver
📍 Vancouver