Christina Seix Academy, an independent Pre-K to 8th grade boarding school, is seeking an experienced and passionate Interim Physical Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Our purpose is to empower extraordinary young people to grow "From Potential to Achievement' by addressing the systemic educational and other barriers that have historically held back children from marginalized communities. We are proud to employ a culturally diverse faculty that is reflective of our diverse student population. The Physical Education Teacher would work with the Senior Director of Academic Programs and other instructional team members to create a nurturing and effective learning community, utilizing our 70 acre campus and state of the art facilities. Job responsibilities will include: Academic Develop effective lesson plans to teach physical education appropriate to age, grade level and in alignment with the Academy's physical activity and athletic goals; Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, individual, dual and team sports; Assess the skill level of students and provide differentiated instruction for various ability grouping; Explain and enforce safety rules governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of the gym space and exercise equipment; Administer safety checks on equipment, indoor space and field areas to ensure overall safety of students; Evaluate each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports; Confer with parents/guardians, teachers and administrators to report on students' progress; Promote health and fitness awareness to students, faculty/staff and parents; Support instructional goals and work with departmental teams; Administer testing in accordance with national best practices; Organize events and competitive moments internally and with outside organizations/schools; Coach sports as part of co-curricular programs; Integrate and manipulate technology; Work as a part of the Before or After Care team, as assigned.
School Culture Create positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment with high 'joy-factor' so that students are excited about and invested in their academic excellence; Set and hold students to extremely high academic and behavioral standards; Develop strong partnerships with families to ensure student success; Build rapport with students both inside and outside of class; Assume responsibility for every single student's success by holding all students accountable during lessons, transitions, and other learning opportunities; Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a rigorous, joyful, and safe environment across the entire campus; Attend school-wide events, including committees, celebratory moments, athletic and parent facing events; Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support various aspects of the school community beyond department responsibilities, embracing the ethos of "the village", by contributing to extracurricular activities, school events, and collaborative initiatives, as needed; Exemplify and instill healthy habits by consistently modeling and promoting wellness practices, creating an environment that encourages and inspires positive fitness and lifestyle choices for students.
Benefits Competitive salary, based on experience Health insurance Dental and vision insurance at no cost 401k with employer match 10 PTO days and 5 sick leave days (in addition to all school closure days) 5 Wellness Days Free meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Physical and Emotional Demands: Work is active; it may require long periods of standing and walking, as well as occasional sitting, reaching at or above shoulder height, twisting, pushing/pulling and stooping/bending/lifting to perform activities with students and staff; must be able to work in an open-concept environment where noise and other activities may at times interfere with concentration. Must be able to alter plans/routines when unexpected, stressful situations and multiple interruptions occur without projecting stress/frustration that would adversely affect the work environment. Equal Opportunity Employer Christina Seix Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran or handicapped status in its hiring policies.
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