Yoga Instructor

About the Organization:

Vikara Village® is a nonprofit organization that uses the communal spirit of mind-body practices, like movement and the arts, to empower individuals to reach their full potential. Vikara Village® works with individuals in the Metro DC Area. Vikara Village® programs include: Bold Heart Yoga and Purpose + Peace Yoga. For almost a decade, Vikara Village® has helped over 2,400 people develop a healthy sense of self, community and belonging through our programming.

Position Summary:
Vikara Village® seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist with our programming efforts. This 1099 Contractor position is an excellent opportunity to hone your mind-body facilitation skills with individuals who have experienced trauma/toxic stress, while working with a small, community-based nonprofit organization. This position is an excellent opportunity for yoga and other movement-based teachers who are interested in trauma-informed, mind-body practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of Vikara Village®’s organizational goals by ensuring quality programming is provided
• Understand the importance of trauma-informed care treatment and maintain a strengths-based, empowering, trauma-informed environment for participants and volunteers
• Have a working knowledge of human development, particularly positive youth development when working with youth
• Create an appropriate program structure based on the needs of the specified location within Vikara Village®’s practice approach
• Maintain accurate records on registration growth and retention and programming offered, and report as required to managers and staff
• Participate in regular contact/meetings, timely communication, team building activities, problem solving, conflict resolution and effective liaison with organization staff
• Participate in additional organization and administrative activities as needed to help increase Vikara Village®’s visibility in the community

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Extensive experience and/or knowledge of movement and mind-body practices, Yoga Teacher certification (YTT completion and/or RYT/E-RYT-200+)
• Interest in trauma-informed care and willingness to continue learning
• Strong and effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think critically
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to interact effectively in a public setting
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Reliability and positive attitude
• Ability to prioritize and manage simultaneous tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to utilize basic technology (email, Google Suite, etc)
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with fellow team members and community contacts
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm for the mission of Vikara Village® and those we serve
• Interest in trauma-informed care, self-care practices and mind-body skills

If you are a dedicated Yoga Instructor with a love for teaching and guiding others on their wellness journey, we invite you to apply for this position. Join our team today and make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 1 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

License/Certification:

• Yoga Teacher Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Montgomery County, MD (Required)

Work Location: In person