Elementary School Physical Education Teacher

SCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART - SAN FRANCISCO•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking excellent candidates for the role of Elementary School Physical Education Teacher. Candidates should be compelling educational practitioners who are confident in their capacity to create and deliver a dynamic, engaging and challenging curriculum to students. The primary purpose of the Physical Education Teacher is to maximize the learning potential of every student in your care. In addition to their teaching assignments, all teaching faculty are expected to contribute to the life of the school community in general. Schools of the Sacred Heart is committed to an in-person teaching model and faculty must be prepared to adhere to and support our Health and Safety Plan.

Requirements

BA/BS degree.
Prior Physical Education teaching required.
Excellent writing, communication and grammar skills.
Requires demonstrated experience using a wide range of instructional technology tools.
Must be detail-oriented, organized and willing to take initiative.
Must have excellent teamwork skills.
Requires the ability to work well with children and adults.
Must be a role model in embracing and living out the Schools’ mission, goals and criteria.
Conduct physical teaching sessions throughout the day, including demonstrating and modeling the athletic skills and movements taught in the elementary school PE curriculum — such as sport-specific techniques (proper throwing, catching, dribbling, passing, and swinging mechanics), agility and footwork patterns, stretching and conditioning exercises, and correct form for strength and fitness activities — at a level sufficient for students to observe and replicate.
Actively participate in and lead PE activities alongside students, including warm-ups, skill drills, conditioning exercises, and game play, across a typical instructional day.
Set up, move, and break down PE equipment and other objects weighing up to 50 lbs (e.g., mats, goals, equipment carts, bleacher sections).
Sustain physical activity, including standing, walking, and active demonstration, for the majority of a 4–8 hour instructional day.
Move quickly across indoor and outdoor activity spaces — including gymnasiums, athletic fields, courts, and pool decks — to respond to student injuries, altercations, or safety incidents.
Maintain continuous visual and auditory awareness of all students under supervision and react immediately to emerging safety concerns or medical emergencies.
Physically assist, support, or move an injured or distressed student, including kneeling to the student’s level and helping the student to safety.
Administer first aid, CPR, and AED use as a first responder to medical incidents occurring during classes, practices, games, and assigned supervisory periods.
Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull 1–50 lbs; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
Work on campus in indoor and outdoor environments that are loud, active, and subject to variable temperatures.
Travel for field trips, athletic events, or professional development.
Work occasional evenings and weekends for school events and athletic competitions

Nice To Haves

BA/BS/MA degree and/or credential in exercise science or physical education strongly preferred.
Direct experience using iPads, laptops, and Google Apps strongly preferred.
Experience with independent schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates an expertise in Physical Education
Is a responsible and inspiring physical education teacher
Is knowledgeable of physical education curriculum
Participates actively in the ongoing review and development of K-12 PE curriculum
Presents well-prepared and effective lessons
Implements effective classroom management techniques and strategies
Recognizes and respects students' individual learning needs
Develops positive and appropriate rapport with students
Maintains appropriate supervision of students as assigned
Fosters a professional and safe learning environment
Demonstrates and models sport-specific techniques, athletic movements, agility drills, and conditioning exercises taught in the PE curriculum at a level sufficient for students to observe and replicate correct form
Maintains continuous visual and auditory awareness of all students under supervision and reacts immediately to emerging safety concerns, altercations, or medical emergencies
Responds swiftly and decisively to student injuries, medical incidents, and safety situations
Maintains current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
Embraces and models the mission of our Sacred Heart Schools as articulated in the five Goals
Adheres to Employee Handbook guidelines
Upholds professional standards of attire, punctuality, courtesy and discretion
Communicates appropriately and effectively with students (includes timely feedback regarding progress, assignments, exams, etc)
Communicates appropriately and effectively with parents (includes information regarding curricular program, class-specific events, and timely feedback about student progress)
Communicates appropriately and effectively with colleagues
Coaches one major Varsity sport or two Middle Form or like sports, with additional compensation provided
Attends/participates in required faculty/PE department team meetings and school events
Attends/participates in professional development opportunities and integrates new learning into instructional practice
Positively contributes to the culture of the school
Lunch/Recess duty
Daytime and/or overnight field trips
Morning drop off duty
Afternoon dismissal duty
Morning Supervision of students
Active participation on school committees
Continued professional development
Attendance at faculty/department meetings
Attendance at required evening events, including BTS, Open House/Evening School
Delivery of parent/teacher conference (on occasion outside of school hours)
Chaperone Student Activities
Proctoring
Participation at various activities, chapel, assemblies, liturgies
Participation/leadership at community service events/retreats