BEGINNING YOGA INSTRUCTOR - CONTINUING EDUCATION - PART-TIME

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Continuing Education non-credit courses are available for students seeking occupational skills or personal enrichment. If you have passion for teaching and learning, consider joining our team. When you join, you will have the opportunity to inspire, motivate, and empower adult learners to succeed. This position will also allow you the opportunity to share content knowledge with an eager group of students committed to learning.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for Yoga course instruction which includes implementing effective learning strategies and environments, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students.
• Develop and implement an appropriate and engaging curriculum by taking into consideration the unique abilities and interests of each participant.
• Ability to teach using different methods and teaching styles, ensuring that participants are fully engaged.
• Inspire, motivate, and foster confidence in all students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
• Registered Yoga Instructor
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or higher preferred;
• Minimum 6 months of experience teaching yoga.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Moderate proficiency of personal computers and applicable software
• Must be able to work in a multicultural environment that reflects the Malcolm X College community and embraces our vision and mission.

For the second time in three years, Malcolm X College was selected as a Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication.

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

Malcolm X College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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