Job Description

The Middlebury College Summer Hebrew School is pleased to announce a vacancy for a temporary Yoga Instructor. The position is available during the summer 2018 session, located on Middlebury College campus in Vermont. Our unique programs combine a cultural immersion environment with rigorous daily classroom instruction. This is an opportunity to join a community of learners, by actively engaging in teaching, dining, residing, and recreating with students while reading, writing, and speaking exclusively in Hebrew.

Our school is looking for a yoga instructor who is passionate about helping students learn yoga and who love to lead students through exercises that help improve well-being. The successful candidate can speak Hebrew as a foreign language, being native or near native in Hebrew and the ability to lead co-curricular activities. Instructor will guide students through yoga positions and breathing techniques and ensure a safe environment for those in attendance.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead classes in Hebrew
• Lead yoga classes according to the assigned schedule
• Teach safe, effective exercises to a variety of populations
• Maintain a current yoga certification
• Wear proper attire
• Adhere to employee standards of conduct
• Completing all contact hours assigned.
• Attend school specific, all school events, meals, and other specified activities.
• Work cooperatively with others and accept direction from supervisor.
• Other duties are performed as assigned.

In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided.

Qualifications

The Success candidate will hold appropriate yoga credentials and can take students through cohesive yoga sequences, choose appropriate music, and effectively correct form.

• The successful candidate should possess a Hold a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Instructor - 200 hour level (RYT-200) or yoga certification from a NCCA agency.
• Have a CPR/AED certification
• Maintain a positive and energetic attitude
• Be passionate about fitness

Have 1-2 years of experience leading yoga classes

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit:

1. Letter of interest
2. CV
3. Two letters of recommendations

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application deadline is December 1, 2017, but position will be open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.