Upper School Physical Health and Wellness Teacher (long-term substitute)

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Upper School Physical Health and Wellness Teacher (long-term substitute).

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.

Our mission-shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world-is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school's curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

About the Upper School:

The Upper School is home to students in Grades 9-12 and is characterized by advanced inquiry, lively discussion, deep engagement with topics, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students develop the habits and relationships that will carry them through high school and into the world of college and beyond. The Upper School's rigorous academic curriculum and seminar-based learning model is complemented by a network of support that includes teachers, advisors, college counselors, and resources for both academic and social/emotional well-being.

For more information about the Upper School, please visit the Upper School section of our website.

Position Begins: March 31, 2025
Status: FTE, Exempt, temporary
Department: Upper School Athletics
Salary range: $11,900 - $14,400

Job Description:

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks a temporary Upper School Physical Health and Wellness Teacher as a long-term substitute. The primary responsibilities of the role are:

-Teaching 4 sections of Upper School Physical Education to students in grade 9

-Advising a group of Upper School Students in grade 9

Our physical education classes are centered around a holistic approach to health topics and activities designed to promote the students' physical and emotional health and well-being. Students explore various topics that promote a healthy sense of self and a positive approach to fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits. The 9th-grade course addresses the construction and implementation of goal setting as it relates to overall well-being. Content may include nutrition, mindfulness, and healthy decision-making. The class also engages in various forms of sports, games, and conditioning activities. The goal is to give students a framework for making healthy choices and building healthy life habits.

The ideal candidate will strive to better understand the emotional needs of their students and support a program where self-reflection, empathy, and flexibility are emphasized. Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration and communication with both colleagues and students, are required. Candidates should support the mission of SPA and the vision of the Upper School, and be eager to join a professional community where openness to growth is the norm.

Required:

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in physical education, health education, psychology, or another health-related field, and should have experience working with high school students as a teacher. Candidates should also have knowledge of the social-emotional needs of younger high school students so that they can help students grow during the transition from middle school into high school.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of references.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.