School Overview:

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an independent coeducational, college preparatory day school serving grades Pre-Kindergarten (including 2 year olds) through 12. The school has a current enrollment of approximately 900 students and 180 employees located on two campuses in Suffolk, Virginia. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, and proactive educator, with a passion for working with Pre-K and elementary school students (Pre-K 2 – Grade 5).  Candidates should have a strong background planning, organizing and implementing a developmentally appropriate and sequential physical education program that promotes health and wellness, sportsmanship and a lifelong love of physical activity. This position requires collaborative work with faculty within the Physical Education Department and also requires travel between both of our campuses. We seek candidates who possess the following education, experience, capabilities and qualities:

Essential Functions:

• Plan, prepare and deliver creative and effective instructional and interactive lesson plans that teach co-ed sports, team building, skill development and cooperative games that lead to active learning experiences and enhances a student’s knowledge of physical education.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to motivate students toward physical fitness achievement in accordance with each student’s varying needs.
• Utilize technology to facilitate instruction and enhance learning.
• Participate in departmental level, divisional and whole school meetings and professional development activities.
• Advise students and hold conferences with students and parents as needed.
• Provide time to mentor and assist students who may need extra help.
• Post grades or progress in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents regarding a student’s progress in physical education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Background:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 
• Accomplished teacher of Physical Education with student-centered pedagogy.
• Holds a current teaching certification in the state of Virginia, or a reciprocal state, with an endorsement in Physical Education.
• Technology proficiency is essential including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the use of SmartBoards and digital projectors preferably in an Apple environment. Proficiency with Google Educational Apps and Blackbaud preferred, but not required.
• Effective in integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learning.
• 5 or more years teaching experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with 21st Century teaching methodologies and possesses a student centered outlook.
• Understanding of child development and experience working with a range of needs and abilities.
• Understanding of the needs of students in a challenging academic independent school environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other physical education teachers and ensure cohesion of the program across divisions.
• Understands the mission of the school and the need to focus on the education of the whole child.
• Takes initiative and is self-motivated.
• Represents the school positively in the community.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Understands the critical nature of building positive working relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively not only with teachers within the department but also school-wide.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offers a competitive salary, health, retirement, disability and life insurance benefits. Qualified applicants shall submit a completed NSA employment application (form posted online), resume with references and a cover letter explaining their interest in and qualifications for this position to Angie Thompson, director of finance and accounting, at athompson@nsacademy.org, for further consideration. Salary commensurate with experience. 

At Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, students are engaged in personal growth, inspired to discover their passion and empowered to make a difference in the world.

About Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an independent, non-profit, coeducational, college-preparatory day school, which offers an academic program to approximately 900 students encompassing pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Governed by a Board of Trustees, the Academy seeks to admit students who are prepared to enter an academically challenging educational environment. To prepare students for success in a pluralistic society, the Academy pursues diversity as a component of a selective enrollment process. The city of Suffolk, Virginia, located twenty miles from Norfolk and thirty-five miles from Virginia Beach, retains the charm of tidewater community living while offering easy access to urban and ocean-resort attractions. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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