What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yoga/Meditation Instructor - After School Program position at After School Specials?
Yoga/Meditation Instructor - After School Program
Rate:
- $50/hour
Job Description:
We are looking for a calm and inspiring Yoga/Meditation Instructor to lead middle school students through mindfulness and movement practices. If you are passionate about teaching yoga and meditation to young learners, this is a great opportunity to help students develop body awareness, emotional balance, and inner peace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach weekly yoga and meditation classes, focusing on mindfulness, breathing techniques, and physical postures suitable for middle school students.
- Foster a safe, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable exploring movement and relaxation techniques.
- Encourage students to build physical strength, flexibility, and mental focus through yoga and mindfulness exercises.
- Guide students in meditation practices to promote stress relief, emotional balance, and focus.
Requirements:
- Experience teaching yoga and meditation, preferably to children or teens.
- Certification in yoga instruction or a strong background in yoga and mindfulness practices.
- Ability to engage and motivate middle school students.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- Passion for promoting mindfulness, health, and well-being.
Schedule:
- 1-3 hours per week, 1 day per week.
Why Join Us?
- Help young students build healthy habits and emotional resilience through yoga and meditation.
- Be part of a positive, supportive educational environment.
- Flexible hours with opportunities to expand your teaching experience.
*Please note that applications without completed screener questions will not be entertained.*
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 3 per week
Schedule:
- After school
Application Question(s):
- Do you have reliable transportation?
- Are you dependable?
- What grades/ages do you have experience working with?
- Are you confident in your teaching abilities and classroom management skills for a class with a 20:1 student-to-instructor ratio?
- Are you available to be an on-call substitute for this program?
- Do you have experience in working with groups of 10-20 students at one time?
- Are you available to work after school hours, between 12:00 PM and 5:30 PM?
- Can you work in the surrounding cities (Hayward, San Leandro, Union City, Castro Valley, and Oakland)?
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $50