Company Description Soar with Sarah Yoga is a community-focused yoga organization dedicated to introducing children to mindful movement, breath awareness, and emotional regulation through age-appropriate yoga practices. This mobile organization emphasizes a supportive, playful, and inclusive environment where young learners can build confidence, resilience, and body awareness. Programming is designed to meet children starting at age 4, at their developmental stage, blending yoga, games, and creative activities to keep classes engaging and fun. The team values collaboration, clear communication with caregivers, and a commitment to safety and well-being. Instructors are encouraged to bring creativity and compassion to every class while upholding professional standards of care.

Role Description The Children's Yoga Instructor is a part-time, on-site role based in Hamilton, ON, with options for classes at Fonthill, Grimsby and Stoney Creek sites. This position involves planning and leading yoga classes for children of various ages, incorporating movement, breath work, mindfulness, and playful activities tailored to different developmental levels. The instructor will review lesson plans and materials provided, set up and organize the practice space, demonstrate poses safely, and provide modifications to meet diverse needs and abilities. Daily responsibilities include monitoring student safety, maintaining a calm and encouraging atmosphere, communicating with caregivers about class goals and student progress,



and supporting studio events or workshops. The role also includes collaborating with other team members and assisting with basic administrative tasks related to attendance and reporting class happenings.

Qualifications

- Experience teaching children and the ability to adapt classes for different age groups and abilities, including those with special needs is crucial. *YTT 200hr is NOT required but familiarity with yoga poses is important
- Knowledge of growth mindset, positive reinforcement, mindful practices and the ability to integrate these approaches into child-friendly, safe, and engaging sequences.
- Demonstrated teaching skills, including classroom management, lesson planning, and the ability to create structured yet playful learning environments is key for success in this role
- Explicit and empathetic communication skills, including the ability to engage children, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain professional relationships with caregivers.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to get certification
- Experience working with children in educational, recreational, or therapeutic settings is highly beneficial. (min 1year experience)
- Ability to maintain a safe practice space, uphold inclusive practices, and support children with diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Reliable availability for a part-time schedule, including some Monday evenings, some Saturdays 11-3:30pm and some Sunday 12-1pm classes

📌 Children's Yoga Instructor (Hamilton)
🏢 Soar with Sarah Yoga
📍 Hamilton