Impact Kids

On-site school enrichment and child care

Yoga for Kids Instructor

Fitness & Sports InstructionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeElgin, IL, USA$30 - $50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous experience working with children, such as academic or athletic tutoring, camp counseling, or youth volunteering.
At least 1 year of yoga teaching or group fitness instructor experience; the posting specifies a minimum of 1–5 years.
A Child Abuse Clearance and criminal background checks are required.
Must demonstrate knowledge of yoga practice, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods.
Must demonstrate effective classroom management skills and the ability to supervise groups of students safely.
Must be in good physical condition to demonstrate yoga poses and safe movement techniques, and be able to respond to emergencies that may require running and climbing stairs.
Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

Create and implement daily yoga sessions tailored to students ages 4 to 18 with varying ability levels.
Teach fundamental yoga postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices to promote students’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Supervise students with attention to behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
Ensure the safety of students and team members.
Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun, creative, and engaging manner.
Lead activities and create an inclusive and encouraging environment.
Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities.
Serve as a positive role model for students.
Follow the Impact Kids Code of Conduct and company policies.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
Certified Yoga Instructor status is preferred.

About Us:
Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 10 years, and today we serve students at public and private schools across the country. Students have a safe space to develop, learn, play, and most importantly, just be kids in our before, during, and after school programs!

Who We Are Looking For:
Looking for experienced individuals for teaching and instruction of yoga for kids. Candidate must possess a calm yet engaging energy, a positive approach, and a genuine desire to impact young children’s lives through mindfulness and movement. The ideal candidate would be knowledgeable about yoga practice, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods, and be passionate about teaching yoga to kids.

This individual must provide positive feedback, implement curriculum, and be a team player. They must also demonstrate outstanding communication skills with children and their parents, including the ability to use clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with students, their families, peers, the leadership team, and the larger community.

A Child Abuse Clearance and criminal background checks are required.

Experience Requirements:
A minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include but are not limited to: academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, or youth volunteer. Yoga teaching or group fitness instructor experience (1–5 years minimum) required.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)
Certified Yoga Instructor (preferred)

Essential Job Responsibilities:
The Yoga Instructor is responsible for the supervision of students, leading age-appropriate yoga instruction, providing a safe and calming environment, and serving as a positive role model for students.

Creating & implementing daily yoga sessions tailored to students between the ages of 4 and 18 with varying ability levels.
Teaching fundamental yoga postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Group supervision of students with attention to: behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
Ensure the safety of students and team members.
Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun, creative, and engaging manner.
Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and create an inclusive and encouraging environment.
Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities. Serve as a positive role model to students.
Follow the Impact Kids Code of Conduct and maintain the Impact Kids look at all times.
Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.
Have fun!

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Be willing to travel. Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs. Good physical condition which enables the candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position, including demonstrating yoga poses and safe movement techniques.

About the Company

Impact Kids

On-site school enrichment and child care

Impact Kids runs on-site before-school, during-school, and after-school enrichment and care programs in public and private schools, with additional online classrooms accessible from any device. Programs are delivered through school partnerships (B2B2C), offering structured drop-offs, supervised recess, homework help, sports, and arts on-site, plus Coding, ESL, and Curiosity Club online. The company differentiates itself by combining full-day, school-based services with a diverse online learning platform and a scholarship fund to improve accessibility for families facing financial challenges. Its goal is to boost academic growth, build foundational skills and confidence, and foster a lasting love of learning in a safe, supportive environment.

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