Instructor Job Description

At Atrium, we believe in the power of movement to enrich lives—it can deepen our relationship to self and others and improve how we interact with the world around us. As an instructor here you will have the opportunity to guide and inspire individuals from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, helping them to embody wellness in a grounded and supportive environment.

Qualifications:

  • Believe that practicing multiple types of movement is imperative to general well-being; your professional movement style is connected to all other forms of movement.

  • Value purposeful, approachable, and alignment-based instruction that is scalable for individual needs.

  • Aware of inclusive teaching practices and committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

  • Have a genuine curiosity about participants’ desires and motivations for practicing movement.

  • Be organized and able to manage time to effectively plan and execute classes.

  • Provide proof of insurance and CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities:

  • Be a student with your own practices that support mindfulness, humility, and movement diversity.

  • Encourage self-inquiry and self-reflection to promote participants’ agency. 

  • Design classes that can scale to a wide range of needs and abilities.

  • Utilize verbal and non-verbal cues to clearly and safely instruct participants.

  • Foster a sense of community by modeling and encouraging curiosity and mutual respect.

  • Follow studio policies and procedures.

  • Help maintain a clean and organized studio. 

  • Honor your time and participants’ time by starting and ending class according to the schedule.

  • Practice our Values and Code of Conduct. (see below)

Values:

  • We recognize that we are not all having the same experience.

  • We value agency and accountability and strive to be aware of impact.

  • We value authentic, attentive listening.

  • We value the balance between effort and rest. 

  • We value experienced instructors who are engaged in learning while teaching and taking classes. 

  • We encourage questions, feedback, and reflection and we are grateful for the effort it takes to do so. 

  • We believe practicing these values allows us to gather and witness one another in a way that fosters community and connection.

Code of Conduct:

  • At Atrium we respect all bodies.

  • We do not tolerate sexism, racism, ableism, transphobia, homophobia, or bigotry of any kind.

  • We do not assume genders, pronouns, names, or otherwise.

  • We do not comment on others’ physical appearance.

  • We do not promote dieting, weight loss, or movement for aesthetic purposes.

  • We do not give unsolicited advice.

  • Listen, learn from, and treat others with respect.

  • Be fiercely non-competitive.

Can you see yourself at Atrium?

To apply, please submit the following via email to info@breathebuilding.com
with the subject line “2024 Instructor Application”:

- Resume; please include relevant references
- What types of classes/modalities you would like to teach
- Statement about why you would be a good fit at Atrium
- If you are asked for an interview, please be prepared to submit a short demo video of your instruction after our meeting.

Compensation

Starting rate based on years of experience; attendance bonuses beyond base-rate available.

0-3 years: 
60-min class: $30
75-min class: $37.50
90-min class: $45

4-6 years: 
60-min class: $40
75-min class: $50
90-min class: $60

7+ years: 
60-min class: $50
75-min class: $62.50
90-min class: $75