Virtual Program Instructor (Evenings/Weekends – Mountain/Pacific Time Zones)

Virtual Program Instructor (Evenings/Weekends Mountain/Pacific Time Zones)

Part-Time 20 Hours a week

Founded in 2003 GiGis Playhouse Inc.s mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and send a global message of acceptance for all. This is accomplished through national campaigns purposeful programs and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome their families and the community. All programs are free and are therapeutic or educational in nature. Each one of our programs is designed to work on specific skill development including speech and language literacy socialization and fine and gross motor skills. GiGis Playhouse currently has over 61 locations across North America and is growing by several locations annually.

Position Summary:
GiGis Playhouse is seeking a dynamic reliable and enthusiastic Virtual Program Instructor to lead and deliver established curriculum-based group programs across various age ranges. This role is part of our National Virtual Programming team and will focus on evening and weekend programming for families in the Mountain and Pacific time zones. The instructor will not be responsible for designing content but will instead bring our existing program materials to life through engaging and consistent facilitation in a virtual environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver assigned GiGis group programs (e.g. GiGis Kitchen GiGiFIT LMNOP Destination Discovery Games with Friends Fantastic Friends and Teen Tastic) using provided curriculum through GiGis Virtual Playhouse platform.

• Facilitate interactive inclusive and developmentally appropriate sessions for individuals with Down syndrome across age groups.

• Foster a welcoming and supportive environment for families volunteers and participants.

• Ensure timely and accurate attendance tracking session logging and post-program data entry in Salesforce.

• Maintain a clean and organized home space for program delivery including a functional kitchen area for GiGis Kitchen and open space for movement-based sessions.

• Communicate effectively with the National Program Team and follow all session planning and reporting procedures.

• Attend weekly team meetings and check-ins to ensure alignment with GiGis Playhouse program standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

• Background in education recreation therapy or a related field is a plus.

• Strong facilitation and communication skills in a virtual learning environment.

• Comfort and confidence in delivering pre-designed content and following lesson plans.

• High-speed internet and access to reliable technology suitable for live virtual instruction.

• Access to a clean and appropriate home setup for cooking and movement-based classes.

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of leading GiGiFIT and other movement-based classes including demonstrating exercises and maintaining energy throughout the session.

• Availability to consistently work weekday evenings and weekends in Mountain or Pacific time zones.

• Ability to navigate GiGis virtual platform and complete data entry in Salesforce (training provided).

Preferred:

• Located near a GiGis Playhouse location to allow for occasional in-person training or community engagement opportunities.

• Prior experience facilitating programs in a virtual or educational setting.

• Familiarity with GiGis Playhouse programs mission or curriculum.

• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Team Collaboration: Works well with others and is open to feedback; contributes to a positive team environment.

• Intelligence: Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information

• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges and develop solutions collaboratively and effectively.

• Adaptability: Flexible in managing competing priorities and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Initiative and Work Ethic: Proactively seeks opportunities for program improvement and is willing to go above and beyond to ensure successful program outcomes.

GiGis Playhouse Core Values:
GiGis challenges all staff and volunteers to embody the following core values:

• Enthusiasm: Bringing positive high energy to our work

• Best of All: Always looking to improve in all that we do. Challenge yourself every day.

• Get ItDone: Making things happen and blasting through barriers when needed; figure it out.

• Believe: Believe in ourselves believe in our mission believe we can achieve all that we set out to achieve

• Locally Concerned Enterprise Minded: Bringing our Best of All to our local playhouse while being mindful of how our work affects the broader GiGis network.

The job duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all the requirements of this position. Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor to meet organizational needs. As part of your role at GiGis Playhouse attendance at the Annual Leadership Conference and any designated offsite planning events is mandatory and considered a condition of employment. Additionally participation in GiGis Playhouse signature events such as the Gala GFAC (GiGis Fit Acceptance Challenge) and other Inc.-sponsored initiatives may also be required. These events are integral to fostering collaboration advancing our mission and supporting organizational success.

The duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all requirements of this position. Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor.