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Experienced Children’s Instructors Wanted
Part-Time Position | Growth Opportunities Available
Location: Kakaʻako, Honolulu
Expected Start Date: June 2026

My Treehouse Club is seeking energetic, confident, and passionate instructors to join our team.

This is NOT a traditional classroom teaching role. Experience working with children is strongly preferred, but equally important is the ability to perform, engage, connect with families, and bring high energy to every class. Our programs serve children ranging from infants through approximately 5th grade, so instructors should feel comfortable adapting to different ages, personalities, and energy levels.

We are looking for educators who are confident leading groups, building relationships with families, and willing to become part performer, part teacher, and part community builder.

ABOUT MY TREEHOUSE CLUB

My Treehouse Club is a children’s learning academy serving infants through approximately 5th grade. We focus on movement, confidence building, kindness, and creating memorable experiences through high-energy programming.

At MTC, families join a community and ohana, not simply a class.

Our programs are designed to help children build confidence, independence, creativity, and meaningful relationships while making learning FUN.

Programs at My Treehouse Club include:

Fitness Programs
• Grown-Up & Me Fitness Classes
• Big Kid Fitness & Movement Classes

Creative & Educational Programs
• Studio Art Classes
• Japanese Language & Cultural Programs
• Preschool Prep Programs
• Kindergarten Interview & Classroom Readiness Prep
• Tutoring & Academic Support

Events & Special Programs
• Birthday Parties
• Parent’s Night Out Programs
• Mobile/Off-Site Programs
• Community Events & Performances
• Seasonal Camps & Special Workshops

While many instructors begin primarily in fitness programs, employees may have opportunities to run, lead, or assist with additional My Treehouse Club programs over time based on experience, strengths, interests, and training. Versatility is highly valued at MTC.

FITNESS TEACHER ROLE, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This is NOT a traditional school teacher position.

If you are looking for a quiet classroom environment, sitting at tables, or a typical preschool role, this may not be the right fit.

At My Treehouse Club, our classes are a mixture of:

Education + Entertainment + Performance + Movement

Our instructors are expected to be HIGH energy.

Think:

Children’s TV Host + Camp Counselor + Cheerleader + Performer + Teacher

Honestly… we are kind of like Blippi energy in real life.

Our teachers sing loudly, dance, act silly, perform puppet shows, roll on the floor with toddlers, lead obstacle courses, and create magical experiences children remember.

You MUST be comfortable:

• Singing silly songs in front of children AND adults
• Dancing and being physically active throughout class
• Projecting your voice confidently to large groups
• Being animated and expressive for long periods
• Performing even on tired days because children feed off your energy
• Leading circle time confidently
• Teaching while entertaining at the same time
• Being “on stage” while teaching

Our classes may include:

• Circle time songs
• Obstacle courses
• Dance and movement activities
• Puppet shows
• Basic gymnastics skills and assisting babies with forward rolls and handstands
• Structured learning disguised as FUN

Being able to physically demonstrate movement or gymnastics skills yourself is a major plus.

We are looking for instructors willing to give 120% energy while teaching.

Families pay for an experience, not supervision.

RELATIONSHIPS MATTER HERE

This role also involves a large amount of professional and sincere communication with parents and caregivers.

We are not looking for someone who only wants to teach a class and go home.

We are looking for someone who wants to:

• Remember children’s names and personalities
• Celebrate milestones with families
• Build trust with parents
• Become a positive part of our MTC community and ohana
• Create meaningful relationships with children and caregivers

Our strongest instructors become trusted members of a family’s support system.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS (STRONGLY PREFERRED)

Applicants should have:

• Minimum 3 years experience teaching infants through elementary-aged children (up to approximately 5th grade) strongly preferred
• Experience in classrooms, camps, enrichment programs, gymnastics, daycare, or similar settings preferred
• Experience independently leading groups
• Strong communication skills with children and adults
• Ability to confidently project voice to large groups
• Fluent, clear English required
• Additional languages such as Japanese are a major plus
• Background in acting, theatre, dance, cheer, sports coaching, gymnastics, music, camp counseling, or performance-based teaching strongly preferred
• Art skills or preschool curriculum experience are a major plus
• CPR certification preferred but not required
• Experience with organizations emphasizing performance-based children’s programming such as My Gym, Disney, camps, enrichment programs, gymnastics facilities, theatre programs, etc. is highly valued
• Comfortable learning scripts and maintaining My Treehouse Club brand personality
• Willingness to learn and run multiple My Treehouse Club programs is strongly preferred
• Adaptability and openness to different age groups, subjects, and events is highly valued
• Must be 18 years or older

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primarily lead fitness-based classes for infants through approximately 5th grade
• May have opportunities to run, lead, or assist with additional programs including Art, Japanese, Preschool Prep, Kindergarten Interview Prep, Tutoring, Birthday Parties, Parent’s Night Out, camps, and special events based on experience, strengths, and training
• Learn weekly programming and curriculum
• Follow My Treehouse Club scripts and dialogue to maintain brand consistency
• Maintain safe, clean, organized classrooms
• Complete cleaning and closing duties
• Assist with basic computer/admin tasks
• Communicate confidently and professionally with families
• Support performances, mobile programs, Parent’s Night Out, birthday parties, and special events as needed

SCHEDULE & COMMITMENT

This position begins as part-time.

Full-time hours may become available based on performance, reliability, versatility, and long-term commitment.

Requirements:

• Minimum 15 hours/week
• At least one weekend shift required
• Mandatory staff training/meeting every Thursday 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
• Ability to occasionally support evenings, holidays, performances, summer programs, and special events

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & DRESS CODE

Applicants must be comfortable:

• Sitting on the floor frequently
• Kneeling, running, squatting, and remaining physically active throughout shifts
• Safely lifting and carrying up to 70 lbs
• Carrying equipment and setting up classrooms/events
• Participating in movement demonstrations and active play

Dress Code:

• Staff shirt provided (2 complimentary shirts upon hire)
• Athletic bottoms required
• Clothing must allow for kneeling, lifting, floor work, and active movement
• Clean socks required during shifts
• Hair pulled back when appropriate for safety and teaching
• No jewelry permitted while teaching, with the exception of a simple wedding band and/or watch that does not pose a safety risk to children
• Tattoos or imagery inappropriate for young children or not aligned with a family-friendly environment must be covered during shifts

COMPENSATION & GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

• Paid training period at $18/hour
• Training length depends on performance and readiness
• Completion of training is determined by readiness, not time served
• Most trained instructors earn approximately $18–22/hour
• Birthday party tips and special event tips available
• Additional hours available for versatile employees
• Opportunities for mobile/off-site programs may become available
• Reliable transportation strongly preferred for mobile programs
• Transportation costs for approved mobile programs reimbursed or covered
• Opportunity to grow into expanded roles or Lead Instructor positions

Full-time hours and health insurance benefits may be discussed in the future for employees who demonstrate loyalty, leadership potential, and strong long-term performance.

HIRING PROCESS & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Background check required before first day of work
• Resume required to apply
• 30-second introduction video encouraged (Show us your personality!)
• Selected applicants invited for interview
• Final candidates complete a working interview/demo class before hire

TO APPLY

Please send your resume. A short introduction video sharing your personality, experience, and why you enjoy working with children is highly encouraged.

If you are passionate about children, love performing, and want to become part of a meaningful community, we would love to hear from you.

Come help us create magical experiences, build confidence, and become part of our MTC ohana.