PE, Health, and Wellness Teacher

Riverbend School•Natick, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides classroom instruction in one of the specialty areas and helps plan events specifically related to their instructional focus. This role involves designing and preparing an inviting and challenging environment, preparing students for achievement in their content area (PE, Health, and Wellness), and ensuring their safety and well-being. The teacher will communicate and collaborate with families and colleagues regarding student progress and individualized learning needs.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Experience teaching in specific content area
Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives
Bachelor’s Degree
Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

2 years classroom teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency with methods and learning in your specialty (PE, Health, and Wellness)
Plan and implement curriculum appropriate to your specialty
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists in innovating new curricula or areas of study
Prepare an environment in which furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the class
Set clear expectations for responsibilities and class routines
Give lessons to students in groups (and to individual students as applicable)
Prepare students for school events such as the Art and Design Showcase, Winter and Spring Concerts, Spanish Assembly, Toddler Olympics, Field Day, dLab Shark Tank, etc.
Teach extensions to the curriculum as needed such as Open Studio.
Recognize when students are not progressing as expected and communicate this to administration and families for collaboration and follow-up
Follow recommendations for students with an IEP, 504, neuropsych evaluation, or who receive support through a specialist (Early Intervention, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) and ensure that they have the supports in place to be successful
Support students with individual behavioral plans
Train and supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills
Build productive relationships with parents through parent education events and parent meetings if concerns arise
Build positive relations with community organizations to support specific classroom curriculum and service learning
Prepare progress reports for each child (twice yearly) to assess skills and progress in your area of study
Submit progress reports to administration
Maintain class attendance
Work collaboratively with administration to address concerns regarding students, parents and staff
Report all accidents/ incidents to administration and complete accident forms as needed
Attend weekly faculty meetings and specialist meetings as scheduled
Attend all mandatory events
Perform recess duties
Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions
Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student, parent and colleague
Assist in planning school events, including Family Fundays which occur four times a year
Attend in-service training as provided by Riverbend School
Attend one goal-related conference per year to further professional development
Take on duties as assigned
Function as self-directed members in a team effort
Meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School