Yoga Teacher

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Yoga Educator to conduct structured, engaging, and age-appropriate yoga sessions for students. The educator will help students develop physical strength, flexibility, balance, body awareness, concentration, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing through yoga and related wellness practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct age-appropriate yoga sessions for students across different grade levels.
• Teach appropriate yoga postures, breathing exercises, stretching, relaxation, and mindfulness techniques.
• Design sessions according to students' age, physical abilities, and developmental needs.
• Demonstrate correct techniques and ensure students practise yoga safely.
• Promote awareness of posture, body alignment, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Introduce simple breathing and mindfulness practices to support concentration and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain discipline and an encouraging atmosphere during sessions.
• Observe students during practice and provide appropriate guidance and corrections.
• Modify activities where required to accommodate individual physical abilities or limitations.
• Maintain appropriate lesson plans, session records, and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers, coordinators, and the sports/wellness team.
• Conduct or support yoga demonstrations, workshops, competitions, assemblies, and special school events.
• Promote healthy lifestyle habits and the importance of physical and mental wellbeing.
• Follow all school policies relating to student safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor's / Master's qualification in Yoga or a recognised equivalent.
• Relevant certification from a recognised Yoga institution is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of yoga asanas, pranayama, relaxation, and mindfulness practices.
• Good command of English and effective communication skills.

Experience

• 13 years of experience as a Yoga Instructor / Yoga Educator.
• Experience working with school students or children will be an advantage.
• Experience conducting sessions for multiple age groups is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong practical knowledge of yoga and wellness practices.
• Excellent communication and demonstration skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate children.
• Patience, discipline, and a positive approach.
• Strong classroom/group management skills.
• Good understanding of safe yoga practices.
• Ability to plan structured and engaging sessions.
• Energetic, approachable, and encouraging personality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school teams.