Certified & Experienced Vinyasa Yoga Teacher

In this role, you'll be responsible for guiding classes, creating goodwill within our community, owning the teaching room and developing a love & reverence for yoga within your students (as well as guiding them deeper into their bodies). We are seeking an experienced Vinyasa teacher to lead classes on Wednesday evenings & Saturday mornings. We require Saturday availability for this role so please only apply if these hours are open for you...

While we do hire less experienced teachers when they have a strong teaching voice and smart sequencing - for this role we are seeking a teacher with at least 2 years of in studio teaching experience and a good grasp of alignment and philosophy. Teaching off your mat, without demo-ing, is also required.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Elevate our attention to students & ensure all students feel seen
• Craft classes according to our class descriptions, in an intentional way
• Deliver classes with passion and credibility - teaching off your mat (our teaching style is to demo very little and be off our mats 95% of the time)
• Carry the philosophy of yoga into your teaching and your interactions with students and co-workers.
• Effectively and efficiently communicate with Owner and Teacher Manager
• Keep a tidy and mindful room space including tidying up after each and every class to leave the space how it's meant to be
• Maintaining consistent presence in team SLACK channel, being present for classes 95% of the year, and keeping a positive and team oriented approach work

You’ll thrive in this position with an outgoing personality, high level of organization, and the ability to build rapport or if you're just an amazing teacher who delivers a rock solid class and is highly accountable.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Required - Yoga Teacher Certification at 200HR level +Two Year of Teaching Experience with at least 10 Months of dedicated studio teaching experience
• Required - Highly accountable, on time, consistent communicator
• Required - Customer service skills
• Friendly, outgoing personality with optimistic attitude
• Team player
• Passion for building community & relationships; ability to create meaningful connections with a diverse group

About us

Sacred Thread Yoga is a small, women-owned, inclusive yoga & wellness studio in the Summerhill area near Grant Park. We approach yoga as a lifestyle—not just a workout. We believe it’s hard to feel joy when our bodies need to heal and our practices are intended to create space for humans to better understand themselves and their needs & create a pathway toward wellness. We believe our culture often commodifies our physical form, and that our bodies are more than a commodity... We provide services to all ages - from babies to elders and in between.

Our work environment is:

• a relaxed & connection-oriented atmosphere
• bright & full of natural light
• in the amazing neighborhood of Summerhill, off the new high-speed bus route and very walkable

Our Pay is based on an hourly rate and our teaching shifts start 20 minutes before class time and end 10 minutes after class. Your per class rate will range $38-50 per class + bonus depending upon experience with a strong monthly bonus program. We review compensation at 6 months and again annually thereafter with the goal of offering raises to our strongest performers every year.

We offer:

• Growth opportunities
• Casual attire
• Free Yoga + Mat classes
• a Discount on Reformer Pilates, trainings & retreats
• and more

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.5 – 3 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person