Shambhalayogadance is hiring: Teaching Artist in New York
Shambhalayogadance, New York, New York, United States
Program Overview
The YES Yoga Afterschool program seeks a talented teaching artist for 2025. This position entails conducting one to two afterschool sessions per week.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is passionate about leading accessible, interactive, and enriching activities integrating mindfulness and emotional intelligence in every lesson. Candidates should be comfortable leading age appropriate lessons with students in Pre‑K through 5th grade.
Residency Areas
- Textile Art
- Theater & Performance Art
- Visual Arts (comic book art, sketchwork, painting)
- Mixed Media Production
Qualifications
- Experience teaching elementary age group
- Experience teaching students with a wide range of socioeconomic, ethnic, racial, and gender identities and backgrounds
- Experience with curriculum design and preparation
- A spirit of collaboration and positive attitude in teamwork
- Knowledge of NYC public school systems
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing classroom circumstances
- Passionate about integrating mindfulness into arts education
Job Details
Job Type: Hourly/Contractor
Rate: $65/session
Schedule: Sessions run between 3:00‑5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Application
To apply: Please email your resume, cover letter, and 2‑3 professional references with contact information to contact@shambhalakids.com. Links to curriculum samples or previous work are welcome.