What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education Teacher position at Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew?
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- Designing innovative teaching methods that inspire and engage all students
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We believe children are served best by a healthy community of knowledgeable, caring and connected adults who are happy to come to work each day. We promote a culture that fosters trust, collaboration, and commitment. All members of the Episcopal Day community are entitled to respect, support, and a voice; we value democracy and equity.
Episcopal Day is seeking a Physical Education Teacher. This individual will work with others in the Physical Education and Athletics Department to provide an engaging program to our Pre-Kindergarten to Eighth-grade students. We are seeking a passionate, committed educator with a strong background in teaching Physical Education to lower and middle school students. Candidates should be well-versed in physical education instruction and comfortable working in collaborative environments.
This innovative team member will support our students and parents to carry forth the Episcopal tradition, Mission, Philosophy, and Core Values of our school. They will be responsible for designing a responsive, interdisciplinary program grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Episcopal Day is an equal opportunity employer whose core values reflect a compassionate and inclusive community that engages in service to others and fosters respect for diversity.
This position reports directly to the Athletics Director and is a 10-month position.
Major Responsibilities:
- Create a warm and caring classroom community
- Create a learning space that is safe, differentiated, engaging, and inclusive
- Identify and respond to individual student's social and emotional needs
- Use a variety of teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning
- Lead PE activities and supervise groups of students in Pre-K through Eighth Grade
- Assess the growth and development of all students
- Prepare lessons, set up, and clean up PE classes
- Coach after-school sports
- Assist at after-school athletic events
- Work to build a positive school culture
Qualifications and Salary:
- Commitment to the School’s mission is essential
- Coaching experience is preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Experience in an independent school setting is helpful
- Willingness to model professional and ethical standards when working with students, teachers, and families.
- Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials associated with teaching physical education
- A growth mindset, active sense of humor, warm personality, and excellent organizational skills
- Comfort with implementing current technology and curriculum
Episcopal Day School offers a generous benefits package, is committed to equitable hiring practices, and enthusiastically encourages professionals of all backgrounds to apply. Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to work@episcopaldaysanmateo.org titled “Physical Education Teacher.”
The salary range is $72,000.00 - $116,0000.00 per year, depending on personal qualifications and experience.
Episcopal Day School Mission Statement
The School’s mission is to inspire, through an academically challenging course of study, the intellectual curiosity, confidence, moral courage, and character that prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world.
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To apply for an open position at Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew, please email your cover letter and resume to work@episcopaldaysanmateo.org with the position title and your name as the subject line. We hope to connect with you soon.
Episcopal Day School is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic characteristics, citizenship, military or veteran status, age, or other categories defined by state law, federal law or local ordinance.
Salary : $72,000 - $1,160,000