Yoga Instructor, Contract

ERC Pathlight • Northbrook, IL

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About The Position

The Yoga Instructor facilitates yoga groups during scheduled programming times in accordance with patients’ physical, social, and emotional needs. The role involves planning and facilitating yoga lessons for patients in a mental healthcare setting, teaching in alignment with Health At Every Size (HAES) principles, interacting with patients in a trauma-informed manner, managing group sign-in sheets, and reporting concerns to clinical leadership. The contract schedule consists of six yoga classes per week.

Requirements

• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.
• At least 200 hours of yoga teacher training.
• Experience teaching yoga to adolescents and adults.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience teaching yoga in a mental healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate yoga group lessons to support patients in a mental healthcare setting.
• Teach yoga aligned with Health At Every Size (HAES) principles.
• Interact with patients in a trauma-informed manner.
• Manage the patient sign-in sheet for each group.
• Report concerns to clinical leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Parental Leave benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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