Yoga Teacher

Position Description Yoga 4 The World, 501 (c)(3) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health and mental wellness through yoga, and meditation. We have impacted over 30,000+ individuals through chair yoga, trauma-informed yoga, yoga focused on adolescent development, and yoga for chronic pain. Our organization serves the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Oakland populations.

Yoga 4 The World is currently seeking certified Yoga Teachers to lead a variety of classes. You will help guide students through a variety of postures (asanas), and breathing exercises (pranayama). You will be providing hands-on direction upon-request, to make sure students are performing movements and applying breath-work properly.

You may work in a class or a one-on-one setting. You will be expected to teach safe and effective classes for our students. You will be hired as an independent contractor for this role. Duties Deliver safe yoga and/or meditation classes to the students. Modify specific postures to accommodate various skill levels and/or physical ailments Maintain a clean and professional appearance Work with Yoga Teacher Assistant to provide the best customer service for students Work together as a team Attend staff meetings Attend continuing education classes to keep certifications current What You Bring to the Mission A pleasant personality and good communication skills Passion for the vision and for your class Ideas that will help us make our world better A passion for social justice, love, peace, and community A team player and a willingness to learn new things Qualifications Two (2) years Group Exercise experience preferred Customer service oriented ability to teach Yoga Yoga Certification and Training required – Minimum of 200 hours Yoga insurance required Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service Knowledgeable about the vision, mission, goals, and programs, activities offered by Yoga 4 The World and promote services/activities Attend Yoga 4 The World staff meetings and trainings (specific to chapter) Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry Be well-organized and highly efficient when managing your work.

AED/CPR/First Aid Certified Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor Working Conditions & Physical Requirements Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others Ability to stand for several hours in the same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs.

Compensation

Starting rate at $40 per class Philadelphia : Starting rate at $35 per class