Yoga Instructor

PART-TIME YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Move. Breathe. Build Confidence. Help Young Learners Thrive.

Location: 8521 A St., Oakland, CA 94621
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Pay: $25–$40/hour, based on experience
Position: Part-Time | In-Person

🧘 Bring Mindful Movement to Life

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Yoga & Mindful Movement Instructor to introduce young learners to movement, breathing, mindfulness, and body awareness through fun and age-appropriate activities.

You’ll lead playful movement sessions designed to help young children develop coordination, balance, body awareness, focus, and confidence—all while creating a positive environment where they can move, explore, and have fun.

You don't need to be a professional yoga instructor or experienced classroom teacher. If you have a solid understanding of yoga or mindful movement, enjoy working with young children, and can make activities engaging and accessible, you may be a great fit.

Curriculum guidance and instructional materials are provided, giving you the support you need while allowing you to bring your own personality and creativity to each session.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Lead fun, engaging yoga and mindful movement sessions for young children
• Introduce age-appropriate yoga poses, stretches, breathing exercises, and movement activities
• Use games, stories, music, and creative activities to make movement enjoyable
• Help children develop balance, coordination, flexibility, and body awareness
• Introduce simple mindfulness and relaxation techniques
• Encourage children to participate, explore movement, and build confidence
• Adapt activities to different abilities, comfort levels, and developmental needs
• Create a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment
• Model safe and appropriate movement techniques
• Provide positive encouragement and celebrate student progress
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment
• Communicate professionally with program coordinators and school staff
• Arrive prepared, dependable, and ready to engage young learners

🌟 What We're Looking For

You don't need to be a professional yoga teacher or traditional classroom educator. We're looking for someone who can make movement, mindfulness, and yoga fun and approachable for young children.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• A solid understanding of yoga, mindful movement, fitness, dance, or related practices
• A genuine interest in working with young children
• Patience, enthusiasm, and an encouraging personality
• The ability to lead playful and age-appropriate activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort working with groups of young children
• An understanding of safe movement practices
• Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• Willingness to follow provided curriculum while bringing your own creativity

Teaching experience is a plus, but not required. Experience in yoga instruction, dance, fitness, early childhood education, tutoring, camps, youth programs, or mentoring is helpful.

Yoga instructors, yoga students, dancers, fitness professionals, early childhood educators, college students, aspiring teachers, and mindful movement enthusiasts are all encouraged to apply.

💡 Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive Pay: Earn $25–$40/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Curriculum Support: Get teaching materials and guidance, so you don't have to build sessions from scratch.
• Meaningful Work: Help young children develop confidence, focus, coordination, and healthy movement habits.
• Playful Teaching: Use movement, games, music, stories, and mindfulness activities to keep children engaged.
• Build Valuable Experience: Develop skills in teaching, communication, classroom leadership, and youth development.
• Make a Difference: Help children discover that movement can be fun, calming, and empowering.

🧘 This Role Could Be a Great Fit If You Are

• A yoga instructor or yoga enthusiast
• A yoga teacher-in-training or student
• A dancer or movement instructor
• A fitness or wellness professional
• An early childhood educator
• An aspiring teacher or educator
• A college student or recent graduate
• A camp counselor, mentor, or youth leader
• Someone with experience working with young children
• Someone passionate about movement, mindfulness, and helping children thrive

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you enjoy movement, mindfulness, and working with young children, and can bring patience, energy, and positivity to the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help young learners move, breathe, explore, and grow with confidence.