What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Physical Education Teacher position at Ensworth School?
Job Details
Job Location
Lower / Middle School - Nashville, TN
Position Type
Full Time - 10 mth ee / Exempt
Education Level
Accredited 4-year Bachelor Degree
Position Description and Qualifications
Job Posting Summary :
Ensworth School seeks a dynamic and experienced Physical Education teacher to join its middle school faculty. This individual will lead engaging, developmentally appropriate P.E. classes that promote physical fitness, skill development, teamwork, and lifelong wellness. In addition to teaching, the ideal candidate will coach multiple sports and contribute to the school's athletic program. A background in fitness instruction is preferred, and CSCS certification is highly desirable. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm for working with middle school students, a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across departments. Above all, the successful applicant will have demonstrated a commitment to the principles expressed in the Ensworth Vision Statement, executing their role with moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor, and joy.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions :
- Abides by Ensworth's Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct.
- Commits to the ideals expressed in Ensworth's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.
- Adheres to the Essential Expectations of an Ensworth Faculty, Staff, or Administrator
- Works to promote and instill Ensworth's core skills into each student.
- Maintains an environment conducive to learning.
- Serve as an advisor in support of our student life and experiential learning program.
- Integrates technology to support curricular aims and help students effectively achieve their goals.
- Provides continual assessment of student progress and communicates academic performance with the support of the PE Department Chair.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to develop curricula and plan assessments.
- Supports a diverse group of learners from a variety of backgrounds.
- Employs educational technology that augments and enhances the learning experience.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of Middle School.
Qualifications / Experience / Personal Attributes :
Physical Requirements and Work Environment :
Application Requirements :
Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter, rsum, and statement of educational philosophy. Contact mageed@ensworth.com with any questions.
About Ensworth School :
Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.
Located on two campuses in Nashville, Tennessee, Ensworth enrolls approximately 1,200 students and serves families in more than 50 zip codes. Ensworth is recognized among the leading independent schools in the nation. The school's challenging academic program is embedded in a culture of support and encouragement and reflects a commitment to the core skills of observation, collaboration, communication, analysis, questioning, evaluation, and most importantly, the application of knowledge. Graduates have the adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness necessary for success in the 21st century and are not only prepared to meet the demands of the future but are also imbued with a sense of purpose and service to others.
Ensworth School is an extraordinary place to work and seeks employees who are passionate about learning and motivated by the opportunity to awaken that passion in students.
It is Ensworth's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intent and resolve of Ensworth to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. This equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, compensation and training. Employment decisions at Ensworth will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
