Gymnastic Education Teacher
About The Position
At The Ecclesial Schools, the mission is to expand access to extraordinary Christian education by creating schools where children receive a classical Christian curriculum regardless of financial means. The organization is seeking joyful and dedicated educators to join the faculty of its growing network of neighborhood schools in local churches across the greater Orlando area. This specific opportunity is for a talented and dedicated Physical Education teacher, referred to as a "Gymnastic Education" (GE) teacher, for grades K-8. GE teachers are expected to embody the school's mission by preparing engaging lessons, cultivating a rich classroom atmosphere, building relationships with students and parents, and committing to professional growth. They will train students to become faster, stronger, and more flexible, with a focus on using their bodies to love and serve their neighbor. ESI GE teachers will also coordinate and supervise K-6 athletic clubs and collaborate with the Athletic Director to promote athletics and physical fitness. The school emphasizes work-life balance by creating margins in teaching schedules and limiting programming outside of school hours, allowing teachers to focus on lesson planning. Collegiality and collaboration are fostered through grade-level or curriculum area teams that meet across campuses, supporting both individual professional growth and the academic mission of The Ecclesial Schools.
Requirements
- Loves Christ, loves children, and loves learning
- Actively engaged in the life of the Church
- Passionate about the mission and vision of The Ecclesial School
- Committed to professional growth in a collegial setting
- Maintains positive and professional communication with parents, students, families, and guests
- Undergraduate degree (minimum B.A. or B.S.), with significant coursework in their field, or in the field of education
- Experience teaching upper school or middle/high school aged children (3-5 years preferred)
- Experience in highly social and relational context
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching upper school or middle/high school aged children (3-5 years preferred)
- Experience in cross-cultural communication is preferred
- Experience in a classical Christian school is preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare engaging lessons and learning activities
- Cultivate a rich classroom atmosphere
- Build relationships with students and their parents
- Commit to growing professionally as part of a faculty of friends
- Train students to become faster, stronger, and more flexible, all with a view toward using their bodies to love and serve their neighbor
- Coordinate and supervise the K-6 athletic clubs
- Collaborate with the Athletic Director to promote athletics and physical fitness throughout the campus and school community
Benefits
- Being part of an initiative that is transforming access to classical Christian education
- Missional work and a positive work environment
- Salary that tracks with the pay scale of local public schools
- Teaching children without distractions like on-line grade books, homework assignments, and technology in the classroom
- Support from dedicated and skilled school leaders and academic coaches
- Paid medical benefits (approx. 90% for the employee)
- Access to supplemental coverages
- Matching retirement
- Professional development
- Opportunity for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
