Youth Mindfulness and Yoga Instructor

Active Plus Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Active Plus in New York City seeks an experienced Youth Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor to lead after-school sessions for middle and/or high school students in the Bronx and Brooklyn. The role focuses on introducing yoga, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and emotional regulation through accessible activities.

As an independent contractor, you will commit ~2 hours weekly for a 10-week program, collaborating with staff and adapting activities to diverse youth.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching yoga and/or mindfulness.
• Experience working with middle or high school-aged youth preferred.
• Yoga certification preferred.
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills.
• Comfortable working with youth from diverse NYC communities.
• Reliable and available during after-school hours.
• Ability to travel to program sites in the Bronx and/or Brooklyn.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate approximately 2 hours of programming per week for 10 weeks.
• Lead beginner-friendly yoga, stretching, breathing, and mindfulness activities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment for youth.
• Adapt activities based on students’ ages, abilities, and comfort levels.
• Collaborate with Active Plus staff and other program facilitators.
• Maintain consistent attendance and communication throughout the 10-week program.

Skills

Yoga instruction

Mindfulness facilitation

Youth facilitation

Education

Yoga certification

Job description

Youth Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor

Organization: Active Plus
Location: Bronx and/or Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: After-school hours, approximately 2 hours per week for 10 weeks
Compensation: $100–$150 per hour
Employment Type: Independent Contractor

About Active Plus

Active Plus is a nonprofit youth development organization providing health, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, leadership, and career development programming to underserved youth throughout New York City. We serve approximately 3,000 young people annually.

Position Overview

Active Plus is seeking an experienced and engaging Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor to facilitate weekly sessions for middle and/or high school students as part of a 10-week youth development program in the Bronx and Brooklyn.

The instructor will introduce youth to yoga, breathing techniques, mindfulness, stress management, and other practices that support emotional regulation and overall well-being. Sessions should be interactive, accessible to beginners, and appropriate for young people with varying levels of comfort and experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate approximately 2 hours of programming per week for 10 weeks
• Lead beginner-friendly yoga, stretching, breathing, and mindfulness activities
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment for youth
• Adapt activities based on students’ ages, abilities, and comfort levels
• Collaborate with Active Plus staff and other program facilitators
• Maintain consistent attendance and communication throughout the 10-week program

Qualifications

• Experience teaching yoga and/or mindfulness
• Experience working with middle or high school-aged youth strongly preferred
• Yoga certification preferred
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills
• Comfortable working with youth from diverse NYC communities
• Reliable and available during after-school hours
• Ability to travel to program sites in the Bronx and/or Brooklyn

Compensation

$100–$150 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Active Plus is looking for an instructor who can make yoga and mindfulness approachable, relevant, and enjoyable for young people—particularly students who may be experiencing these practices for the first time.