Lower School Physical Education Teacher

Cape Henry Collegiate•Virginia Beach, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cape Henry Collegiate is a leading independent, coeducational day school in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an innovative and experienced Physical Education teacher who will work mostly with Lower School, but also with Middle students. Students are used to working in a creative and vibrant environment and are fully engaged by teachers who know their students well and plan activities accordingly. Salary starting at $46,000 and increases based on verified years of experience.

Requirements

BA/BS from an accredited college or university in physical education, health education, or exercise and sports science is required.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Coaching experience
Teaching health education
Bringing an innovative spirit
Working enthusiastically with a team
Planning creative and resourceful lessons
Contributing exciting new initiatives to the physical education department and athletics programs

Responsibilities

Promoting healthy lifestyles and teaching students the benefit of being physically active
Fostering an appreciation for fitness and wellness, understanding the impact these have on students’ social and emotional development
Assisting students with social/emotional learning support and guiding them to make good decisions with emphasis on treating all students with dignity and respect
Desiring to help students become well-rounded individuals who can respond positively to life’s challenges
Ensuring physical education classes are positive, accessible and inclusive for all students
Organizing instruction into whole group, small group and one-on-one instruction
Differentiating to meet a variety of needs and encouraging each child to reach his or her potential
Being technologically proficient and able to use a variety of applications and tools to enhance students’ physical education experience, engagement and learning outcomes
Having an awareness of 21st Century global competencies and knowledge of how to weave those life skills through the curriculum (teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, creativity, communication and critical thinking)
Recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusion as tenets of our school mission statement and strategic plan, and desiring to be purposeful in planning curriculum which values and supports those tenets
Ensuring supervision and safety of children at all times of the day including arrival, recess, lunchtime and dismissal as well as during instructional times
Planning and preparing materials for lessons and ensuring instructional spaces are safe, positive, attractive and clean
Maintaining professional relationships with all members of the school community
Having excellent written and oral communication skills