Lead Teacher Job Description
About the Role
Our Lead Teacher supports the General Manager by providing programming expertise, onboarding help, and continued coaching for the teaching roster of the region. Onboarding help includes reviewing submitted sequences, auditioning teachers for format sign offs, providing feedback and coaching to teachers exploring new formats, and leading format trainings.
This is a part-time position, and compensated based on time spent or task completed.
Average estimated time commitment of approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Duties & Responsibilities
● Have a consistent presence teaching and practicing at a particular location or
market
● Signed off on all 6 core class types.
● Teach a minimum of 4-7 yoga classes (minimum of 4 different formats) in studio
per week.
● Responsible for recruiting, auditioning, hiring, coaching and developing teachers
● Have strong understanding of YogaSix core formats, as well as distinguishing
features between formats.
● Ability to review sequences submitted for non-set formats (Y6 101, Y6 Slow Flow,
Y6 Stretch, Y6 Power, Y6 Sculpt & Flow) and provide feedback to teacher,
General Manager and Department of Education (if requested)
● Responsible for auditioning teachers for various class formats, as well as
auditing existing teachers’ classes in various class formats for continued support
● Coach teachers in a supportive, empowering way by illuminating areas of growth
and acknowledging areas of skill
● Submit audition evaluation form for each teacher to studio manager
● Lead in-house format trainings (which include a full class experience) for training
purposes
Requirements
● Certified Teacher and currently teaching at Yoga Six
● Minimum 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher (500 hr Certified Teacher preferred)
● Minimum 2 years teaching experience (E-RYT status preferred)
● Yoga Management experience preferred
● Interest in evolving skills as a teacher and knowledge of various styles
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Experience coaching and developing staff and effectively resolving personnel
issues
● Organizational skills/ High attention to detail
● Computer savvy; Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, online databases
Leadership Expectations
● Yoga Six Ambassador for Community Events (Teacher, Contributor)
● Lead by example, consistently perform all tasks at the highest level
● Uplift all Team Members by giving them the tools to succeed
CALM MIND. STRONG VIBE. SWEAT TRIBE.
Lead Teacher Job Description
● Adhere to Yoga Six Core Values and uphold the Core Values with all Team
Members
● Be able to step in as an authority-figure in the studio as needed when the
General Manager is not available.
A few more details...
● Technical ability to support and coach teachers in order to ensure growth and
refinement of technique
● Proficient with Microsoft Office required, ClubReady or Mind Body Online
preferred
● Embrace change and adapt well to a fast-changing environment
● Desire to learn, grow, and be coached
● No relocation offered.
● Must be eligible to work in the US.
● Lead Teacher to have written approval for all tasks, and to invoice for work
completed.
● Lead Teacher reports to General Manager, with support and training coming from
the Director of Education.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free fitness classes
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person