Middle School Physical Education Teacher

The Frances Xavier Warde School•Chicago, IL

2d•$54,820 - $64,696•Onsite

About The Position

Educators at The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) are hired with the invitation and encouragement to be life-long learners. FXW will employ faculty who enjoy teaching, who are progressive and innovative in their craft, who love working with students, who are great colleagues, and who truly find joy in their profession. We expect that an FXW faculty member possesses the necessary knowledge, teaching skills, character, and commitment to be productive members of the FXW community. Additionally, the FXW teacher will adhere to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of FXW School. At FXW, we aspire that each teacher is successful. To do so, an FXW teacher will utilize effective instructional strategies with students, be willing to grow in their profession, create and manage the classroom in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all, embrace the FXW Mission and Charisms, complete annual goals and seek professional development opportunities, maintain a positive rapport with all members of the FXW community, and fulfill routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education and physical education
A valid, issued State of Illinois teaching certificate is preferred.
A master’s degree in a curriculum area is preferred.
Demonstrate the ability to establish collaborative relationships with co-teacher/teaching staff.
Strong interest to teach in an inclusive faith-based school
Comfortable teaching a Religion Curriculum- either Catholic or Interfaith in subject matter.
Comply with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Protecting God’s Children Requirements.
Complete the required new hire paperwork and mandatory Archdiocese training.
Must clear Background Check/Fingerprints.
Teachers frequently stand for extended periods while teaching, and they need to be able to walk around the classroom and maneuver in tight spaces.
Teachers must be able to speak clearly and project their voice to be heard by students, as well as understand the speech of others.
Teachers need to be able to see details of objects at various distances, including those within a few feet and those further away.
Teachers must be able to hear sounds and distinguish between them and focus on one source of sound while ignoring others.
Teachers may need to use their fingers to grasp, move, or assemble small objects.
The job can be physically demanding, requiring teachers to stay active and engaged throughout the day.
Teachers may need to kneel, squat, or stoop, to interact with students or access materials.
Teachers need to be able to adapt to different classroom environments and activities, which may involve standing, sitting, or walking.
Teachers must be comfortable using technology for instruction, communication, and assessment.

Nice To Haves

A valid, issued State of Illinois teaching certificate is preferred.
A master’s degree in a curriculum area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilize effective instructional strategies with students.
Be willing to grow in their profession.
Create and manage the classroom in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all.
Embrace the FXW Mission and Charisms.
Complete annual goals and seek professional development opportunities.
Maintain a positive rapport with all members of the FXW community.
Fulfill routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner.
Provide a quality learning experience to all children in their care.
Instruct Physical Education using age-appropriate methods and procedures.
Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies.
Attend additional training classes as designated by the Security Operations Manager/ Security Lead or Security Supervisor and/or FXW administrative staff.
Establish collaborative relationships with co-teacher/teaching staff.
Teach a Religion Curriculum- either Catholic or Interfaith in subject matter.
Fulfill student curriculum and/or program requirements.