Yoga II Adjunct Instructor — Mindful Practice

Ramapo College of New Jersey; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Ramapo College of New Jersey seeks a Yoga II Adjunct Instructor to plan and deliver an intermediate yoga course within the Children’s Yoga Teacher certification. The role emphasizes engaging, inclusive, and safe instruction, building upon foundational postures, breathwork, and mindfulness.

You will create a clear syllabus, adapt to diverse learners, and foster a mindful practice while maintaining a supportive learning environment on a college campus.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or leading yoga classes in a group setting.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of yoga principles, postures, sequencing, alignment, breathing techniques, and mindfulness.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and teach scheduled Yoga 2 classes in accordance with course objectives and institutional guidelines.
• Provide a clear and complete syllabus of class.
• Build upon foundational yoga concepts, introducing intermediate-level postures and sequences.
• Teach proper alignment, safe movement techniques, breath control, relaxation, and mindfulness practices.
• Demonstrate and explain yoga postures and sequences with verbal and visual instruction.
• Adapt activities to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities.
• Promote student safety by monitoring technique and providing guidance.
• Incorporate anatomy, body mechanics, flexibility, strength, balance, and stress reduction into instruction.
• Develop course expectations, learning outcomes, and assessment criteria.
• Evaluate student participation and understanding according to policy.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grading records.
• Establish a respectful, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Yoga instruction

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Adapt instruction

CPR/AED Certified

Education

Yoga Alliance 200-hour yoga teacher training credential

Job description

Ramapo College of New Jersey seeks a Yoga II Adjunct Instructor to plan and deliver an intermediate yoga course within the Children’s Yoga Teacher certification. The role emphasizes engaging, inclusive, and safe instruction, building upon foundational postures, breathwork, and mindfulness.

You will create a clear syllabus, adapt to diverse learners, and foster a mindful practice while maintaining a supportive learning environment on a college campus.