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2 people are interested
Parent Yoga Teachers-Richmond
ORGANIZATION: YoKid...Stretch Your Limits, Inc
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Do you have school age children (K-12) and are interested in bringing a great new program to their school? Are you experienced and/or interested in learning more about children's yoga? Are you looking for a way to volunteer and exercise at the same time?
Parent Yoga teachers is a NEW position and is geared for parents who want to coordinate and teach YoKid programs at their child(ren)’s school. YoKid...Stretch Your Limits is a non-profit based out of Alexandria, VA that provides kids yoga instruction throughout the Greater DC and Richmond area. Our mission is to help children from all socioeconomic backgrounds foster self-awareness and realize their full potential. We are want to expand our team with energetic and invested parents like YOU. Please review the position description below and check out more about us on our website .
Training: Volunteer Parent Yoga Teachers must complete the form found on our website and a background check. Training and certification is funded in part by a grant from the OASIS Foundation of Washington DC. Volunteers register for the YoKid 20-hour Certification program at a reduced rate. Registration code will be emailed to you upon approval of your submission form and background check. P rior yoga experience is helpful but not necessary.
Commitment: YoKid teachers are asked to commit to at least one class session which is compromised of 6 classes (one class per week for 6 weeks). This schedule can be flexible and accomodate your schedule and your child's school. YoKid will provide you with lesson plans and professional support.
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Visit richmond.yokid.org and check out "Teach For YoKid" located under the 'Get Involved' tab to submit a teacher inquiry form and find directions to complete the mandatory background checks. Please contact the Program Director, Michelle Mitchell (michelle@yokid.org) if you have any questions.
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About YoKid...Stretch Your Limits, Inc
Location:
108 N. Payne Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to enable students to foster self-awareness through regular instruction in yoga and meditation by qualified instructors. With greater self-awareness, they can realize their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Description
We offer instruction in yoga and meditation for students of all ages by qualified teachers.
Students:
-Learn individual movements and postures that incorporate balance, strength, and flexibility. Movements and postures are learned and sequenced specific to the student's age and development .
-Develop awareness of their body in relation to physical activity, nutrition, and overall health. Students learn to relate postures, movements, and breathing exercises to daily life in and out of school.
-Learn to work cooperatively, follow rules, and understand the relationship between their actions and the effects on those around them through group and partner exercises.
Instruction is offered to special education and regular education students before, during, or after school hours. Class size will vary depending on the age and need of the students.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Schools, Community Centers, Recreation CentersRichmond, VA 23221
DATE POSTED
April 14, 2015
SKILLS
- Child Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One session/wk for at least one 6 wk session
- 20 hour basic kids yoga certification training