Yoga Studies Educator

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking CE Educators and Subject Matter Specialists to deliver continuing education courses in yoga disciplines. Courses are offered in person, online, and in hybrid formats, with responsibilities including documentation, evaluations, and collaboration with program staff.

Minimum 3 years teaching yoga or philosophy is required. A 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification (RYT-200) is required; RYT-500 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience teaching yoga, yoga philosophy, or related discipline.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills with experience reporting and evaluating learner progress.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Comfort with using digital platforms for course delivery and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content across formats (in person, online, hybrid) per the program.
• Document learning experiences and provide formative and summative feedback.
• Support course delivery with coordination among program partners and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Digital platforms

Education

RYT-200 Certification

Yoga philosophy knowledge

Tools

Video conferencing

Learning management systems

Job description

The Yoga Studies Continuing Education Program is currently seeking outstanding and enthusiastic applicants for CE Educators and Subject Matter Specialists to deliver continuing education courses across a range of yoga disciplines. Our fully accredited continuing education courses-spanning yoga practice, yoga philosophy, and related disciplines -prepare aspiring yoga teachers to enter the field and provide current educators with the skills they need to advance in their careers. Courses are offered in person, online, and in hybrid formats.

Position Overview

CE Educators will deliver course content throughout the term, document the learning experience, provide formative and summative digital evaluations, conduct team meetings, facilitate meaningful learning of course competencies, and support all facets of the learning environment consistent with the program’s mission. In addition, CE Educators will encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, lifelong learning, and ethics as well as personal and professional development rooted in the principles and traditions of yoga.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the CE Educator is to deliver, guide, and mentor students in the manner determined by the Yoga Studies CE Program and aligned with LMU mission.

• Become familiar with and able to articulate the program’s core educational framework in order to facilitate students’ mastery of course competencies across all delivery formats.
• Engage with students on a continuous basis during the execution of course sessions, discussions, and learning activities -whether delivered in person, online, or in a hybrid format.

The CE Educators will provide:

• Documentation of the learning experience using the Observation Record, with reflective feedback for each session.
• Comments and reflective feedback on course assignments and student-submitted materials.
• An electronic Formative Evaluation at the midpoint of the course and an electronic Summative Evaluation at its conclusion.
• Guidance through the student reflection process, including collection of student self-assessment comments on their own learning and development.
• Collaboration with the Program Director, Fieldwork Coordinator, and other program partners to ensure cohesive course delivery across all modalities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend all informational and professional development meetings throughout each course term via Zoom or in person as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience teaching yoga, yoga philosophy, or a related discipline.
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral), evidenced by experience preparing comprehensive reports and evaluations.
• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated computer competency, knowledge of relevant systems, and willingness to learn digital platforms used in course delivery and evaluation, including video conferencing and learning management systems.

Required Education & Credentials

• A valid 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification registered with Yoga Alliance (RYT-200) is required; RYT-500 or advanced certification preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of yoga philosophy, history, or a related specialized area is strongly preferred depending on course assignment.
• Incumbents will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of changes in yoga education standards, ethics, and program policy.

Salary Range: $20 - $60/hr.

Staff Per-Diem (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Salary range

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.