Noncredit Yoga for Older Adults Instructor

Rio Hondo Community College; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Rio Hondo College seeks a Noncredit Yoga for Older Adults Instructor for the Pico Rivera Educational Center and Main Campus. This is an hourly part-time assignment, with courses taught day, evening, weekends, or online, starting 1/24/2026 and closing 01/07/2027.

The role emphasizes professional excellence, ongoing growth, and adherence to college policies. Responsibilities include teaching as assigned, adapting to community locations, and supporting the diverse student body in noncredit yoga

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree related to the course, with relevance to older adults.
• Either 30 hours/2 semester units on older adults or one year working with older adults.
• Alternative: Associate degree with related subject plus two years occupational experience and 60+ hours on older adult needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned during day or evening, weekday or weekends or online.
• Maintain commitment to professional excellence and ongoing growth in teaching.
• Fulfill other responsibilities per college policies and California Education code.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught

Associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught

Thirty hours or two semester units in understanding the needs of the older adult

Job description

Noncredit Yoga for Older Adults Instructor

Position Title Noncredit Yoga for Older Adults Instructor

Position Type

Percentage Employee

Number of Months Assignment

Starting Date

Starting Date 1/24/2026

Current Work Schedule

TBD

Salary Range

Salary Range AP 7130

Shift Differential

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Location

Location Pico Rivera Educational Center and Main Campus

Department

Department Continuing Education/Contract Education

Open Date

Open Date 10/07/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 01/07/2027

Open Until Filled No

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function/Definition

This is a recruitment to fill hourly part-time assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applicants on file to fill assignments as needed. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department or division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Assignment may include teaching courses as assigned during day or evening, weekday or weekends or online.

Have a commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth in the fields of teaching.

Other professional responsibilities and activities normally expected of members of community college faculty as described by Board Policies and the California Education code.

Knowledge and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught, AND either:

• (A) Thirty hours or two semester units of course work or class work in understanding the needs of the older adult taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor; or
• (B) One year of professional experience working with older adults.

• OR

• Associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught; AND two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; AND sixty hours or four semester units of course work or classwork in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This last requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.

None

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Desired Qualifications

Working Conditions

Position Description

Special Instructions to Applicants

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
• Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
• A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE- OPEN , RE- ADVERTISE , DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION .
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES .

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * List all of your conferred/awarded degrees.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe in detail your experience working with older adults.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your methodology for teaching hatha yoga courses to older adults.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * These classes take place at various community locations, please describe your experience in developing good working relationships with community site directors or liaisons.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe any challenges you have encountered as an instructor of Hatha Yoga and how have you resolved them.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your training and/or experience that demonstrates your sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

  (Open Ended Question)

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