Youth Yoga Instructor
About Brains and Motion Education:
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to inspire young athletes and help students develop their sports skills? Join Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), where we bring engaging enrichment, sports, STEM, and arts programs to schools and communities.
At BAM!, we believe learning should be active, meaningful, and fun. Our programs give students opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with their peers in a safe and supportive environment.
We specialize in innovative STEM, Arts, and Sports enrichment programs that have inspired over 100,000 students and impacted more than 1,000 schools. Whether it’s robotics, creative arts, or physical fitness, our mission is simple: to equip kids with the tools to thrive through quality enrichment programs, sports programs, or guided recess.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, consider joining us in shaping the future of learning. Apply today!
About the Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and supportive Yoga Instructor to lead after-school yoga sessions for students in grades K–8. The ideal candidate has experience or a strong background in yoga and enjoys helping children develop flexibility, balance, mindfulness, and healthy movement habits.
This part-time role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young learners and creating a positive environment where students can relax, learn, and grow.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Yoga Sessions: Guide students through engaging, age-appropriate yoga classes that encourage movement, balance, flexibility, and coordination.
- Teach Yoga Fundamentals: Introduce basic yoga poses, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices in an accessible and engaging way.
- Promote Mindfulness: Help students practice self-awareness, focus, relaxation, and healthy ways to manage everyday stress.
- Adapt to Student Needs: Modify activities to accommodate different ages, abilities, and experience levels.
- Create a Positive Environment: Foster a calm, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere that encourages participation and confidence.
- Maintain Student Safety: Demonstrate proper techniques, establish clear class expectations, and ensure activities are appropriate for students’ developmental levels.
- Follow BAM! Programs: Deliver sessions in line with BAM! program guidelines and communicate classroom or student concerns as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Approximately 1–2 years of yoga experience and a genuine interest in sharing yoga with children and youth.
- Yoga teaching experience is preferred; relevant yoga training or certification is an advantage.
- A passion for teaching, mentoring, and helping students develop healthy habits.
- Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students in grades K–8.
- Reliable transportation to the assigned program location.
- A valid government-issued photo ID.
- Ability to pass a background check and complete required training.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry approximately 20–50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
Position Details:
- Wage: $32.00 /hour
- Job Type: Part-Time
- Work schedule: 3 to 4 days per week Between 3:00pm to 5:00pm PST
- Start date: October 12, 2026
Brains and Motion Education is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state or local law. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and, where applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.