ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Yoga Instructor to join Harvard-Westlake's Athletics department. In this role, you’ll teach classes to students (Grades 10-12) twice per week, giving students a space to build strength, flexibility, and focus alongside the rest of their athletic and academic routine. This is an in-person, part-time, non-exempt position that requires approximately 1.5-2 hours per week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This role teaches a directed study course that meets twice per week.

Class Instruction

• Plan and lead a yoga class, adapting poses, pacing, and difficulty to a range of experience levels

• Teach proper alignment, breathing technique, and safe modifications, prioritizing student safety in every session

• Create a welcoming, low-pressure environment where students of any prior yoga experience feel comfortable participating

• Set up and clean up the community space used for class and maintain equipment

WHAT YOU BRING

We know that strong candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and pathways. If you meet most of the qualifications below and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Required

• Current yoga instructor certification (e.g., RCYT/RYT-200 or equivalent) from a recognized training program

• Demonstrated experience teaching group yoga classes to students or adults with a range of experience levels; experience teaching yoga in a school or youth-serving setting preferred

• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate scheduling directly with school staff

• Commitment to inclusive practice and the ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to complete upon hire)

SCHEDULE

Two 45-minute sessions per week, approximately 1.5 –2 hours total, to be coordinated with the school calendar and Athletics department. This role does not include additional hours beyond the scheduled class. This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position teaching from September through June.

COMPENSATION

This is a non-exempt position with a base compensation of $30–$35 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

ABOUT HARVARD-WESTLAKE

Harvard-Westlake is an independent school with two campuses in Los Angeles and approximately 1,600 students enrolled in grades 7–12. Classes for grades 7–9 take place on the Middle School campus in the Holmby Hills neighborhood, while grades 10–12 are housed on the Upper School campus in Studio City. A third campus, River Park, focused on athletics and recreation, is scheduled to open in Fall 2026.

We are dedicated to fostering a community of belonging and to advancing diversity and inclusion across all aspects of school life. We seek educators and staff who demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practice and to fostering a community of belonging; who have the ability to work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively in a dynamic environment with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds; and who exemplify professionalism, openness, and generosity in their interactions with students and colleagues.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATIONS

Harvard-Westlake School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Harvard-Westlake is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact hr@hw.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.