Physical Education Teacher
Summary
| Title: | Physical Education Teacher |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1171 |
| Department: | Athletics and Wellness |
Description
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls, educating students in Pre-K through 12. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria,” these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education, and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Physical Education Teacher
Position: Physical Education Teacher
Reports to: Head of Athletics and Wellness, Physical Education Department Chair
FLSA: Exempt
Date Updated: January 24, 2019
SUMMARY:
Physical Education Teacher position is a full-time position beginning late August, 2019. Physical Education Teacher primarily works in the 55,000 ft2 Athletics and Wellness Center located at 406 East 91st Street as a part of the school’s Physical Education Team. He/she has primary responsibilities for the instruction of a quality physical education program to serve the Sacred Heart students. He/she will commit to learn about and support the school’s mission.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and instruct physical education classes for PreK-12 students emphasizing safety, fun and skill development.
- Supervise assistant teacher in teaching lower school PE classes.
- Evaluate and assess student performance in physical education classes.
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and parents about student progress.
- Collaborate and participate actively in the work of the Department on innovative curriculum design and program development.
- Participate actively in the school community, which includes coaching a minimum of two seasons with the Athletics department.
- Maintain good professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
- Commit to personal growth through active participation in professional development.
- Bachelor's degree required. Masters degree preferred.
- Three years relevant teaching experience, with lower school experience a plus.
- CPR, AED, First Aid and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), with instructor certification a plus.
- A record of integrity and the ability to inspire students and athletes to perform at a high level
- Strong leadership, motivational, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Computer literacy and technological proficiency
- Effective classroom management skills
- True passion for teaching
- Swim instruction experience with a youth-based aquatics program, having gained American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification or similar qualification.
- Experience with a broad range of physical education classes including team sports, strength and conditioning, dance/rhythm and yoga.
- Experience playing and/or coaching a team sport at the high school level; playing and/or coaching at the college level preferred.
An equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
