Impact Kids·West Chicago, Illinois
The Yoga Instructor is responsible for leading age-appropriate yoga sessions and ensuring the safety and well-being of students in a school setting. They must implement curriculum, manage group behavior, and serve as a positive role model while maintaining an inclusive environment.
Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 5 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!
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.
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)
Market context
Illinois classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.
