Yoga Teacher

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Job Summary

YogaSix Newtown is seeking dedicated, passionate teachers who are ready to grow, elevate their teaching, and join an inspiring community that is changing lives. We’re looking for warm, engaging instructors who thrive in a community-focused environment and are committed to leading classes that are empowering, energizing, and—most importantly—FUN.

YogaSix Teachers:

• Build meaningful connections with students and prioritize their individual needs.
• Communicate instructions clearly, confidently, and concisely.
• Deliver an exceptional class experience every time.
• Remain lifelong students who welcome coaching and pursue continued growth and development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create a personal connection with each student
• Create a class experience that shows your personality and skills while adhering to the YogaSix guidelines for each of the class formats
• Set up classroom appropriately: Props, Mat Spacing, Music, Lighting
• Provide top notch class instruction
• Follow up with students after class
• Build community and connection
• Arrive to studio a minimum of 15-20 minutes prior to class start time
• Clean studio space after every class and follow up with students after classes 15 minutes post class

Position Requirements:

• Minimum RYT-200 Yoga Alliance Certification
• Current CPR Certification
• An outgoing personality and a strong commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• A genuine ability to connect personally with people from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.
• A willingness to grow, welcome feedback, and remain a lifelong student.
• The ability to teach safe, creative, and enjoyable classes while showing a genuine interest in every student’s success, from beginners to seasoned practitioners.
• Regular availability to teach at least two classes per week.
• Willingness and ability to substitute for other teachers when needed to help maintain class coverage.
• Availability to regularly teach for weekend classes and weekday classes beginning at 6:30 a.m. (Or willing to sub.)
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move freely throughout a heated studio to demonstrate postures and transitions, observe students’ movements, and facilitate dynamic, energizing, and empowering yoga and fitness classes.
• Ability to provide hands-on adjustments when appropriate and with the student’s consent.
• Ability to teach hot yoga in a room heated to as high as 100°F.
• Ability to frequently demonstrate exercises and movements relevant to each class format.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including proficiency in speaking and understanding English.
• Ability to operate studio technology, including the scheduling app and controls for music, lighting, microphones, and room temperature.
  
  

Compensation:

• Teacher pay starts at $40 per class which assumes the teacher arrives at the studio at least 15 minutes before class, teaches a 1 hour class and stays 15 minutes after class to connect with students and clean the practice room (minimum 90 minutes in studio per class).
• Note: YogaSix teachers are hired as employees - not independent contractors - as we continually invest in your development and growth.