What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middles School Physical Education Teacher position at Convent of the Sacred Heart?
Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity.
We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness, who will use their gifts in service to others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student centered learning, inquiry, problem solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade level advisors.
The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
We are currently seeking a Middle School Physical Education Teacher to join in the vision of our Physical Education Department for the 2025-2026 school year.
Position: Physical Education Teacher
Reports to: Head of Middle School
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time
Job Summary
Sacred Heart Greenwich is committed to excellence in academics and athletics. The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for the instruction of a quality physical education program within the context of the Goals and Criteria that define a Sacred Heart education.
Essential Functions may include:
Plan and teach physical education classes for grades 5th through 8th and assist in Lower School classes as needed
Serve as a member of the Health and Wellness team. This may include teaching, providing guidance, and education in the areas of nutrition and health.
Serve as an advisor to a group of Middle School students
Willingness to teach flexibly and collaborate with colleagues across divisions
Genuine passion for and command of subject matter and enthusiasm for working with middle school students
Instruction encourages curiosity, exploration, and discovery appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of the students
Support for all learners through diverse strategies and approaches in a caring environment where students learn and collaborate positively with one another
Interactions with parents on students’ progress, social growth, and learning needs at designated times of the year, and meetings with parents as necessary
Embrace and live out the mission as outlined in the goals and criteria of the Sacred Heart.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Serve as a coach for at least two seasons, with the capacity to coach at the Varsity-level, as determined with the Director of Athletics.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education required; Master’s preferred. 1-3 years experience teaching children in grades 5 to 8. Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in education specifically related to middle school aged children and the Physical Education discipline. The ability to develop teaching strategies and teach multiple grade levels is essential. Experience coaching at the middle/high school or collegiate level is preferred.
As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching, who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community.
To Apply: Interested candidates must complete the on-line application on our website:
https://www.shgreenwich.org/about-us/employment
