What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sensory Play Instructor (education/art/part-time) position at The Tiny Mess Club?
Now Hiring: Sensory Play Instructor
The Tiny Mess Club is looking for an energetic, creative, and reliable individuals to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who loves early childhood development, sensory play, and making magic for little ones.
The Schedule
We are currently hiring team members to support our growing community at both of our studio locations: Pleasantville, NY and Larchmont, NY.
Please review our scheduling requirements before applying:
- Year-Round Local Candidates Only: This is a permanent position, not a seasonal summer job. Candidates must reside locally in the Westchester area year-round.
- Immediate Fall Availability (August/September): Sundays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Mondays 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM, Thursdays 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM, and Fridays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
- Room to Grow: As our club continues to expand, additional weekday and weekend hours will become available for team members looking to grow with us!
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate Play: Guide toddlers and their grown-ups through messy, creative sensory classes.
- Be the Connection: Act as the face of the club, ensuring parents feel "in great hands" and kids feel like the stars of the show.
- Reset the Magic: Handle setup and cleanup, keeping our studio tidy and ready for play.
Who You Are
- Experienced: You have a background in childcare, recreation, or early childhood education.
- A Natural Performer: You have "big energy" and love using funny voices, songs, and movement to engage toddlers.
- Reliable: You can commit to a consistent schedule starting mid-late July.
- A Pro at Flow: You’re great at time management and can keep a class moving on schedule.
- Physically Active: You are able to meet the demands of a sensory play environment, including lifting up to 60 lbs and comfortably moving between standing and floor-level play with children. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)
- Technology Requirement: Candidates must have a reliable, modern smartphone with data to download and use our team communication and scheduling apps (like Connecteam and Slack).
The Details
- Pay: Starting at $18 /hour (based on experience).
- Locations: Pleasantville, NY and Larchmont, NY
Ready to Join the Club? Please email your resume to jess@thetinymessclub.com.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Have you graduated from high school?
- This is a permanent position, not a seasonal summer job. Candidates must reside locally in the Westchester area year-round. Does this apply to you?
- Does this schedule work for you: Sundays 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Mondays 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM, Thursdays 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM, and Fridays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
- Do you have a reliable smartphone with the capability to download and run mobile apps for scheduling and communication?
Work Location: In person