Yoga Teacher - Hyde Park

YogaSix; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Job summary

YogaSix in Chicago – Hyde Park is looking for dedicated Yoga Teachers to join their vibrant community. Candidates must have a minimum of a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification and a passion for exceptional client service.

The role involves creating enriching class experiences, ensuring student connections, and maintaining a welcoming studio space. Strong communication skills and a fun, outgoing personality are essential. This is an employee role with a signing bonus available for a limited time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate postures and facilitate hands-on adjustments.
• Strong verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the studio 15-30 minutes early.
• Create personal connections with each student.
• Provide top-notch class instruction adhering to YogaSix standards.
• Follow up with students after each class.
• Ensure cleanliness of the studio environment.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Strong desire to provide exceptional client service

Ability to connect with strangers

Capacity to teach a safe and creative class

Good sense of humor

Education

200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification

Current CPR/AED certification

Job description

Yoga Teacher for Vinyasa-Based Heated Yoga & Sculpt Studio (Chicago – Hyde Park)

YogaSix Hyde Park is looking for dedicated teachers that want to grow and take their teaching to the next level, and have the desire to join an amazing tribe of teachers that is changing lives. We are seeking warm, outgoing, engaging team members who thrive in a community environment and are committed to guiding classes that are empowering, energizing, and FUN. Teachers are hired as employees (not independent contractors) as we invest in your development and growth.

Qualities of Great YogaSix Teachers

• The ability to create connection
• Knowledge of the techniques and material
• The ability to communicate and the willingness to be in conversation
• Being a gate keeper of the space
• Being willing to tune in to our needs and the needs of our team members
• Leading from a place of rich personal experience
• Committed to always remain a student themselves, eager for growth, coaching, and continued development

Job Responsibilities

• Arrive to studio a minimum of 15-30 minutes prior to class start time
• Create a personal connection with each student
• Create a class experience that shows your personality and skills while adhering to the Yoga Six standards and guidelines for each of the six core class types
• Set up class room appropriately: Props, Mat Spacing, Music, Lighting
• Provide top notch class instruction
• Follow up with students after class
• Clean studio space
• Build community and connection

Position Requirements

• Outgoing personality with a strong desire to provide exceptional client service
• Genuine ability to connect with complete strangers on a personal level
• Willingness to grow and remain a student forever
• A sense of humor
• Demonstrate the ability to teach a safe, fun, and creative class with a genuine interest in student success, whether novice or seasoned practitioner
• Minimum 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification
• 1+ years teaching experience preferred
• Must have current (obtained or renewed within recent 6 month period) CPR/AED certification

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to walk through the classroom freely in order to demo postures and transitions in a heated room, monitor students' movements, provide them with hands‑on adjustments (as needed and if desired by students) and to facilitate dynamic, energizing, empowering and fun yoga and fitness classes
• Able to demonstrate exercises relevant to class style, as is frequently required
• Physically able to lift and carry 1-10 lb. equipment
• Adjust and operate equipment
• Strong verbal skills (proficient in speaking and understanding English)

Compensation

Class rate varies on experience/ability/formats. Signing Bonus available for limited time.