K-12 Yoga Instructor Opportunities

Concorde Education, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning. We are seeking enthusiastic Yoga Instructors and experienced yoga practitioners who are interested in providing instructional services for K-12 enrichment programs.

Formal yoga teaching experience is not required, and we welcome applicants who regularly practice yoga and are comfortable engaging children.

Qualifications

• Strong candidates should be dependable, engaging, comfortable leading groups of students, and able to communicate yoga concepts in an age-appropriate and encouraging way.
• Experience working with children is preferred but may not be required for every assignment.
• Formal yoga instructor certification is welcome but not required for all assignments.

Responsibilities

• Introducing students to age-appropriate yoga poses and sequences
• Leading stretching, balance, breathing, and mindfulness activities
• Helping students develop flexibility, coordination, body awareness, and confidence
• Creating an encouraging, positive, and inclusive environment
• Adapting activities for different ages, experience levels, and abilities
• Keeping students engaged through interactive and accessible yoga activities

Skills

Yoga instruction

Child engagement

Public speaking

Job description

K-12 YOGA INSTRUCTOR OPPORTUNITIES

Location: On-site at partner schools or community locations (varies by assignment)
Schedule: Typically 1-4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school
Program Length: Approximately 8-10 weeks per assignment
Start Date: Rolling opportunities based on school partner schedules
Compensation: Starting at $50+ per instructional hour, with rates varying based on the assignment, instructor qualifications, experience, location, scheduling needs, and other program-related factors.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning.

We are seeking enthusiastic Yoga Instructors and experienced yoga practitioners who are interested in providing instructional services for K-12 enrichment programs.

Formal yoga teaching experience is not required. We welcome applicants who regularly practice yoga, have a strong understanding of foundational yoga poses and techniques, and are comfortable engaging and working with children.

This posting is intended to identify qualified professionals who may be considered for future independent contractor instructional assignments as opportunities become available.

ASSIGNMENT SCOPE

Depending on the specific program and age group, assignments may involve:

• Introducing students to age-appropriate yoga poses and sequences
• Leading stretching, balance, breathing, and mindfulness activities
• Helping students develop flexibility, coordination, body awareness, and confidence
• Creating an encouraging, positive, and inclusive environment
• Adapting activities for different ages, experience levels, and abilities
• Keeping students engaged through interactive and accessible yoga activities

Specific curriculum, program expectations, schedules, and instructional objectives may vary by assignment.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Potential instructors may include:

• Yoga instructors or fitness professionals
• Individuals with a consistent personal yoga practice
• Educators, coaches, or youth-program professionals with yoga experience
• College students or recent graduates with relevant experience
• Other professionals who have a strong knowledge of yoga and enjoy working with children

Formal yoga instructor certification is welcome but not required for all assignments.

Strong candidates should be dependable, engaging, comfortable leading groups of students, and able to communicate yoga concepts in an age-appropriate and encouraging way.

Experience working with children is preferred but may not be required for every assignment.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITIES

Concorde Education opportunities are offered on an independent contractor basis. Contractors may choose whether to apply for, accept, decline, or ignore available assignments.

Creating an instructor profile or applying for an opportunity does not guarantee selection or placement. Eligibility for individual assignments is subject to assignment fit, agreed compensation, completion of required onboarding, applicable background-check review, site-specific requirements, and final approval.