Join Our Teaching Team
At The Practice Space, we cultivate a diverse and dynamic team of educators, each contributing at different levels of involvement to create a strong, collaborative teaching environment. Our unique hiring structure supports a system where every teacher plays a vital role in our community:
Subs ensure the consistency and reliability of our offerings.
Affiliate Teachers bring creativity and flexibility to our weekly schedule.
Full-Time Educators drive innovation and educational excellence in the world of mindful movement.
Explore the roles below to find the best fit for your teaching journey at The Practice Space. We’d love to have you on our team!
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We’re looking for passionate substitute teachers to join our Pilates and Yoga community! Our subs are a vital part of our studio, and we strive to make this role rewarding by offering competitive pay, valuable benefits, and opportunities for growth.
Why Join Us?
Reliable Pay – Pay is a fixed rate so no matter how many students show up you are fairly compensated for your time and energy.
Free Classes – Enjoy complimentary access to classes when space is available, or reserve your spot in class at 50% off.
Continuing Education – Have access to ongoing workshops and continuing education in our space as well as additional staff training opportunities.
Comprehensive Benefits – Gain coverage under workers’ compensation, liability insurance, and Oregon’s unemployment program for added peace of mind.
Supportive Studio Culture – Be part of a warm, engaged, and inclusive teaching community.
What We’re Looking For:
We love working with teachers who are eager to stay engaged, contribute to our community, and support fellow instructors and students. Substitutes are integrated into our team and receive the same thoughtful support and care as all our teachers.
If you’re passionate about movement and excited to be part of a thriving studio, we’d love to connect!
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We’re looking for passionate Affiliate Teachers to join our team of movement educators! Teaching 2 to 6 classes per week, affiliate teachers are an integral part of our educational schedule, bringing their unique energy while enjoying the deep connections and support of our studio family.
Beyond a consistent teaching presence, we encourage affiliate teachers to offer private sessions as a pathway to expanding their hours and career opportunities within our staff. This role allows for personal growth, flexibility, and a balanced teaching schedule while deepening your impact in our community.
Why Teach With Us?
Part of a Family – Be immersed in a welcoming, engaged teaching community. With your own locker and free snacks in the office, you’re more than just a teacher, you’re part of our studio home.
Competitive Pay & Growth – Enjoy annual raises, bonus opportunities, and the chance to expand your offerings to workshops and series as a valued member of our educational staff.
Sick Leave & Stability – As a part-time employee, you receive paid sick leave and additional benefits that support your well-being.
Free & Discounted Classes – Attend classes for free when space is available, or reserve your spot at 50% off.
Exclusive Benefits for Affiliate Teachers:
Bring a Guest for Free – Invite a friend to your class at no additional cost when space is available.
Plus One Discount – Choose one special person—whether it’s your spouse, best friend, or neighbor—to receive 50% off drop-in rates for mat or equipment classes all year long!
Retail Discounts – Enjoy 10% off all studio products.
Annual Studio Passport Bonus – Earn financial bonuses by engaging with our studio offerings and fellow teachers!
This role offers flexibility, stability, and the chance to grow within a vibrant movement community. If you’re looking for a studio that values education, collaboration, and support, we’d love to welcome you to our team!
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The Practice Space is setting a new standard in the yoga and Pilates industry with the first-ever full-time salaried teaching positions in Portland. While full-time roles aren’t currently open, this groundbreaking model is redefining what it means to have a sustainable, fulfilling career in movement education; and it creates new opportunities for affiliate and substitute teachers looking to grow with us.
Why This Matters
For too long, yoga and Pilates instructors have been expected to juggle multiple jobs, teaching class to class without stability, benefits, or long-term security. At The Practice Space, we believe that supporting our educators is essential to supporting our students. Our full-time model ensures consistent pay, health benefits, and career growth, a revolutionary shift that challenges the scarcity mindset ingrained in our industry.
What Makes a Full-Time Educator Role Unique?
Salaried Position – Experience financial stability with a consistent income, free from the unpredictability of per-class or per-student pay.
Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits – As movement educators, your well-being matters. Quality healthcare so you can care for yourself as you care for others is a new standard The Practice Space is setting.
Paid Vacation Leave – Four weeks of paid vacation—because rest is just as important as movement. When was the last time you were paid to recharge? Now, its possible.
Integrated Role in the Studio – Beyond teaching, educators have opportunities to engage with students, create educational content, and shape our community.
Collaborative Teaching Environment – Work alongside affiliate and substitute educators to foster a supportive and enriching learning experience for all.
A Pathway for Growth
Even though full-time educator positions are currently filled, this model opens doors for our substitutes and affiliate teachers to expand their role in the studio. Whether you’re looking for a consistent teaching schedule, private session opportunities, or mentorship from our core educators, The Practice Space provides a career path… not just a job.
Be Part of the Future of Movement Education
If you’re inspired by this vision and want to be part of a studio that values fairness, innovation, and educator well-being, we encourage you to start with us as a substitute or affiliate teacher. As we continue to grow, we will look to our dedicated teaching team first when full-time opportunities arise.
Join us in reshaping the future of yoga and Pilates education. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Not sure if The Practice Space is the right fit for you? Send us proof of your yoga or Pilates certification or confirmation that you're currently teaching in the Portland area, and we’ll give you 10 free classes to experience our community firsthand. Come see if our studio aligns with your personal teaching mission!
Meet the Program Directors
Meghan Maris
Through over 20 years of devoted yoga practice and teaching, Meghan has dedicated her life’s work to guide others.
She uses the body, breath, mind, and yoga philosophy as gateways to explore the relationship between our inner workings and outer experience.
She advocates building the structure of the postures from the ground up, harnessing the breath as a conduit of electricity, and illuminating the interior with the light needed to examine the contents within – practices integrated into The Practice Space’s Curriculum.
She guides by staying true to the teachings and attempting to remain humble, authentic, and in the spirit of selfless service, offering support and encouragement to all the teachers she instructs.
Krista Lennartz
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Krista, a Portlander born and raised, started teaching movement over 26 years ago.
After receiving her BA in dance education and psychology from Marymount Manhattan College in 2005, she got her certification as a Pilates instructor from the Kane School of Core Integration in New York City.
In 2012, she added yoga instructor (Yoga Bhoga RYT 200) to her skill set, a practice she incorporated into her life and in the studio. In 2015, she received her Master’s in Motor Learning and Control from the Teachers College Columbia University biobehavioral sciences department – the answers she unveiled from that research would change the way she looks at Pilates forever and become the lynchpin of The Practice Space’s curriculums today.
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