Carlthorp School seeks a full-time PE teacher who will work effectively with the PE team and grade level teachers to plan and implement the physical education curriculum for grades Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.  The ideal candidate should be current on best teaching practices for physical education, communicate proactively with students, families, and colleagues, contribute positively to the school culture, supervise lunch and recess time, and serve on school committees as requested. This position reports directly to the Associate Head of School.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach PE curriculum twice weekly for all grades, K-6
• Evaluate student progress and complete report card indicators
• Engage in professional development to stay current with research and thinking about physical education
• Demonstrate cultural competence 
• Work collaboratively with the PE department, homeroom teachers, and TAs
• Coordinate and contribute to special school events like Spirit Week, Healthy Hearts Week, Field Hockey Tournament and Field Day, among others
• Coach after-school sports through the Coastal Canyon League
• Participate in interactive activities with students during recess periods, fostering inclusivity and ensuring that activities are accessible to all students
• Document injury reports for occurrences on the yard
• Communicate student concerns and partner with our Learning Specialist, SEL Coordinator, and Director of Inclusivity and Belonging to ensure a safe yard for students
• Manage and safeguard physical education equipment
• Ensure proper use of playground and sports equipment

This job operates on a 10-month calendar. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Skills and Requirements

• Current Teacher Certification preferred
• BA or BS in Physical Education or a related field is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching elementary age student
• Excellent knowledge of child development and elementary PE curricula
• Strong communication skills 
• Skill in differentiating instruction
• Demonstrated experience working in a culturally diverse community
• Prior experience coaching basketball, flag football, volleyball and/or soccer

About Carlthorp School

Welcome to Carlthorp School! From our all-school morning assembly to our rich and varied after-school offerings, Carlthorp School reaches out to its extended family in a thoughtful and meaningful way every day. Dedicated to the academic, social, and emotional growth of children, our highly qualified faculty and staff create a nurturing environment that inspires children to become life-long learners. Rigorous academics, including foreign language, are balanced with music, art, drama, service learning, and physical education. Accelerated classes challenge the gifted, and specialists make learning fun for everyone. Traditionally academic in approach within a warm and secure setting, Carlthorp School’s philosophy stresses our Code of Conduct and the cohesiveness of all constituents of the School’s family. Students live by the “Code,” which becomes a permanent part of their being. All children strive to do their personal best, inside school and out. Carlthorp School graduates are prepared to face the rigors of secondary school and the challenges of life. Not only are they talented critical thinkers and speakers, they are also good citizens who are responsible, respectful, and kind.

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