MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Leave Replacement-Immediate Availability

Department: Wellness

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Wellness Department Chair

Schedule: Full-time, approximately 8a - 3:30p during the school day; teaching schedule will vary

Designation: Teaching Faculty 

Travel: Rare 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wellness Department has an immediate opening for a qualified and innovative teacher of physical education, teaching four sections of middle school physical education. We offer an outstanding working environment, excellent benefits, and a joyful, diverse school community. 

Greenhills School is seeking a diverse mix of talented people who want to join us as student centered educators and role models. We bring joy and good humor to our classrooms, fields, and offices. We work collaboratively as colleagues. We seek and respond to student feedback, and commit to reflective practice and continual growth. We pride ourselves on being a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clear instructional strategies and developmentally appropriate practices
• Collaborate with department colleagues curriculum
• Practice clear, timely, and professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues
• Attend regular department, faculty, and other meetings
• Ensure the safety of students by providing a clean and safe environment, appropriate supervision, safety instruction, regular facility and equipment inspection
• Serve as a role model in maintaining appropriate standards of care for students and maintaining healthy boundaries in student and professional relationships
• Committed to supporting and developing a diverse and inclusive community
• Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Undergraduate degree required
• Teaching experience at the middle school or high school level is preferred 
• The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in the field and will be:
  • committed to developing both students’ understanding of physical education and fitness levels
  • a student-centered educator, skilled in motivating students
  • knowledgeable about adolescents’ physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development and willing to positively greet the challenges and opportunities they present
  • a professional oral and written communicator
  • eager to work collaboratively with colleagues on curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessments
  • comfortable using technology in the class setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work is conducted primarily in an athletic environment / gymnasiums, fitness center and outdoor athletic venues
• Use fitness and athletic equipment 
• Physical agility to frequently lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, stand, walk and reach overhead. 
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs
• Work in and exposed to outdoor weather elements
• Greenhills School property is a tobacco-free environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The essential functions and basic skills have been included.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

TO APPLY

A brief cover letter, resume/CV, and the names and contact information for three references should be included in your application.  Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Salary is competitive and Greenhills offers an excellent benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and an extraordinary work environment. 

Greenhills School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.