After-School Youth Yoga Coach: Mindfulness & Movement

Brains And Motion Education; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Brains & Motion Education is seeking a compassionate Yoga Instructor to lead after-school yoga for students in grades K–8 in Bakersfield, CA. This part-time role runs 3–4 days per week from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and begins October 12, 2026, offering a supportive environment for young learners.

You will guide age-appropriate poses, breathing, and mindfulness to help students stay active, focused, and balanced, while ensuring safety and inclusivity in every session.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of yoga experience with children.
• Yoga teaching experience or certification is advantageous.
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and helping students develop healthy habits.
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work with students in grades K–8.

Responsibilities

• Lead Yoga Sessions: Guide students through engaging, age-appropriate yoga classes that encourage movement, balance, flexibility, and coordination.
• Teach Yoga Fundamentals: Introduce basic yoga poses, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices in an accessible and engaging way.
• Promote Mindfulness: Help students practice self-awareness, focus, relaxation, and healthy ways to manage everyday stress.
• Adapt to Student Needs: Modify activities to accommodate different ages, abilities, and experience levels.
• Create a Positive Environment: Foster a calm, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere that encourages participation and confidence.
• Maintain Student Safety: Demonstrate proper techniques, establish clear class expectations, and ensure activities are appropriate for students’ developmental levels.
• Follow BAM! Programs: Deliver sessions in line with BAM! program guidelines and communicate classroom or student concerns as needed.

Skills

Yoga experience

Teaching children

Communication

Classroom management

Mentoring

Education

Yoga training or certification

Job description

Brains & Motion Education is seeking a compassionate Yoga Instructor to lead after-school yoga for students in grades K–8 in Bakersfield, CA. This part-time role runs 3–4 days per week from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and begins October 12, 2026, offering a supportive environment for young learners.

You will guide age-appropriate poses, breathing, and mindfulness to help students stay active, focused, and balanced, while ensuring safety and inclusivity in every session.