Youth Yoga Instructor (After School)

New York Edge; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge is seeking a Yoga Specialist for afterschool programs in New York City. This part-time role leads students through age-appropriate yoga and builds positive relationships to support wellness and self-awareness.

You will develop weekly lesson plans, deliver engaging classes, track attendance, and follow safety procedures. Requires yoga instruction credentials, youth teaching experience, reliability, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in yoga instruction.
• Prior experience teaching and instructing youth preferred.
• Certifications and credentials in respective skill-based activity highly preferred.
• Must be able to follow a curriculum.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly age appropriate lesson plans involving yoga related games and wellness education.
• Deliver fun, motivational, empowering, and educational yoga classes to ensure students are engaged in their yoga experience and remain motivated.
• Support students in developing personal goals.
• Foster empathy, communication, and community building through the teaching of yoga practices, poses and breathing exercises.
• Teach students mindfulness, self-awareness, and discipline through fun activities.
• Communicate with the Program Director in a timely fashion regarding any materials needed.
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities, and demonstrate proper use of materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and anecdotal logs.
• Follow all procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety.
• Keep the immediate supervisor informed daily of any concerns regarding participants, staff or the facility.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Yoga instruction

Youth teaching experience

Certifications in activity

Follow curriculum

Punctuality

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

New York Edge is seeking a Yoga Specialist for afterschool programs in New York City. This part-time role leads students through age-appropriate yoga and builds positive relationships to support wellness and self-awareness.

You will develop weekly lesson plans, deliver engaging classes, track attendance, and follow safety procedures. Requires yoga instruction credentials, youth teaching experience, reliability, and strong communication.