At The Speyer Legacy School, students are inspired to be intellectually curious and passionate. They realize their full potential as accelerated learners in a collaborative community that is committed to ethical values and action. Speyer students learn with like-minded classmates and are guided by academically fearless teachers who share and nourish their enthusiasm for knowledge and inquiry.

The Speyer Legacy School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and passionate full-time Physical Education teacher for Kindergarten through Grade Eight. The candidate hired will join another P.E. teacher and P.E. Associate teacher, and will report to the Head of Lower School and Head of Middle School. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the school’s mission and curricular goals. The ideal candidate possesses creative problem-solving skills, flexibility, enthusiasm for designing engaging physical education curricula, a positive attitude, passion for working with Lower and Middle School students, and strong communication and interpersonal skills that allow them to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and implement motivating lessons in P.E. for Kindergarten to Eighth Grade with a wide range of activities
• Demonstrate and model a variety of sport, movement, and fitness skills used in P.E. classes and with athletic teams
• Collaborate with a co-teacher in Lower School P.E. classes to plan and implement lessons, provide parent feedback, supervise students, and meet student needs
• As possible, coach two seasons of Middle School sports (soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, and track) to be decided in conjunction the Athletic Director and Middle School Head
• Implement rules for behavior and classroom procedures and routines
• Evaluate students' performance, including academic, behavioral, and social-emotional
• Prepare student Report Cards which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs, as well as criteria checklists, and letter grades in Middle School
• Communicate regularly with families about classroom happenings and student progress, including posting units and feedback on Schoology (online learning platform) for Middle School
• Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning and actively pursue professional development rooted in individual and schoolwide goals
• Update curriculum and materials as needed, including on Schoology for Middle School
• Participate in the school community, including faculty meetings and PD, committee work, and school duties, which may include running an Advisory group in the Middle School
• Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value of the School, a shared responsibility in partnership with the school community
• Engage respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in physical education
• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including the use of time, space, and materials for most effective learning
• Experience in differentiated instruction
• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and age-appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, or equivalent
• Masters Degree and experience in gifted education preferred
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Salary

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000; a final determination will be based on years of teaching experience and level of education.

Hours

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
• Tuesday: 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM (for faculty meetings)
• Occasional attendance at evening events such as Curriculum Night, Admissions Open Door Event, and Graduation.
• Some preparation and planning may be required outside of regular school hours.

Application Information

To apply please send your resume, cover letter, a one-page educational philosophy statement, and the contact information of three references to employment@speyerlegacyschool.org. Please indicate “P.E. Teacher” in the subject line.

The Speyer Legacy School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning.

The Speyer Legacy School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

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