Love Yoga? Love Kids? Join Our Team!
Job Title: Kids Yoga Teacher
Location: Seattle area schools and studios
Job Type: Contract
Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications
About Seattle Kids Yoga: Our mission is to bring joy, inspiration, personal power, and awareness of oneself and others into children’s lives through yoga and mindfulness. SKY classes are inclusive, developmentally-appropriate, child-directed, educational, and fun. SKY instructors are committed to upholding the traditional aspects of a yoga practice while making it accessible for all children.
Position Summary: We are seeking creative, fun-loving, confident, and reliable Kids Yoga instructors to lead engaging yoga classes for children ages 1–12. The ideal candidate has experience working with children and a passion for fostering mindfulness, movement, and emotional well-being through yoga.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and lead age-appropriate yoga classes
Foster a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all children
Teach basic yoga poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness activities, and relaxation techniques tailored to children’s developmental levels
Bring mats, props, and other necessary materials
Adapt instruction based on group dynamics, individual needs, or behavioral challenge
Maintain a positive and professional presence that reflects the values of Seattle Kids Yoga
Qualifications:
Kids Yoga certification required or willingness to obtain
Experience working with children in a classroom, studio, or recreational setting
Warm, patient, and enthusiastic
Ability to manage group dynamics and respond calmly and confidently to behavioral issues
Background check clearance
Proof of insurance
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of child development or education principles
Experience incorporating SEL (social-emotional learning), mindfulness, or trauma-informed approaches
Creative and flexible with lesson planning
Schedule: SKY school-based classes are 20-60 minutes and take place during the school day and after-school. We also have occasional weekend classes as well as seasonal camps. Instructors teach 1 to 10+ classes per week. If hired, we will work together to create a schedule based on your availability.
Kids Yoga Teacher Application (Contract Position)
Thank you for applying! We’ll review your application and reach out if your experience aligns with what we’re looking for at this time.