Yoga Teacher

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care. 

Position Overview 

The Yoga Teacher is a member of a multidisciplinary team that uses their training and knowledge in yoga to plan and lead yoga groups for clients receiving eating disorder treatment. Yoga groups integrate body awareness, mindfulness, meditation, breathing practices, yoga postures, and relaxation. 

Schedule: 

• (2) 0.5 FTE, 20hrs/wk, opportunities available
  • Exact schedules to be determined based on candidate availability. Looking for 20 hours of availability through the week to teach 1 hour yoga groups that occur during the following general time frames.
    • Mondays: Late Morning - Late Afternoon
    • Tuesdays: Late Morning - Late Afternoon
    • Thursdays: Late Morning - Late Afternoon
    • Fridays: Late Afternoon
    • Saturdays: Late Morning - Afternoon

Location

RTP Inpatient and Residential Treatment Center for Children, Adolescents, and Adults 

• 4024 Stirrup Creek Drive, Suite 200, Durham NC 27703

Click here to learn more about our RTP Treatment Center

Compensation Disclosure

• Starting Yoga Teacher range between $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly 

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

How Yoga Teachers Empower Recovery 

• Responsible for planning and leading yoga groups for clients with eating disorders in inpatient, residential, intensive programming, and outpatient settings. 
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. 
• Maintain timely documentation in compliance with The Emily Program policies and regulatory requirements. 
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of yoga practice through self-study and CEU opportunities. 
• Maintain at all times the confidentiality of proprietary information, which includes but is not limited to, trade secrets, sensitive company information, and generally any company information not made available to the public. 
• Maintain at all times the confidentiality of former and current Emily Program clients’ protected health information, as directed by state and federal law, and Emily Program policy.  Additionally, maintain confidentiality in any position with access to employee personal information. 
• Participate in monthly yoga teacher meetings. 
• Attend meetings with manager or interdisciplinary team (per Site Director or Clinical Manager). 
• Complete all mandatory trainings. 
• Maintain an organized and clean environment for yoga practice. 
• Maintain and manage yoga supplies for the site. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education Qualifications: 

• Minimum 200 RYT certification required through Yoga Alliance  
• Maintain RYT certification through Yoga Alliance  

Professional Qualifications:  

• 1 year of experience preferred 
• Training in trauma-sensitive or trauma-informed yoga preferred 

Other Qualifications:     

• Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites in North Carolina or Georgia are required to have a current CPI certification within 30 days of hire.  

Competencies: 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality 
• Solid interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive relationships 
• Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgement (e.g, in starting tasks, asking questions, identifying and discussing problems, ability to structure own work, stay on task) 
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities 
• Shows passion for our business, clients, and values 

Workplace Environment: 

• Standing 70-75% and Sitting 25-30% 
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping or crouching when appropriate 
• Lift, carry, push or pull up to approx. 40 pounds (supplies, etc.)  

What we offer: 

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.  

For full-time employees, we offer: 

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed) 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Company-paid life insurance 
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation 

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.