Physical Education and Wellness Faculty and Head Volleyball Coach

THADEN SCHOOL • Bentonville, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves teaching Physical Education and Wellness classes, serving as the Head Volleyball Coach with year-round and after-school responsibilities, and contributing to student development through various support functions. The position also includes collaborating on interdisciplinary projects and participating in professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience teaching Physical Education and Wellness at the appropriate grade levels.
• Coaching experience in volleyball.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience partnering with other educators to create interdisciplinary learning experiences for students.
• Ability to communicate high expectations and standards for student learning and well-being.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to adolescent challenges.
• Ability to think broadly and creatively about student-centered learning.
• Commitment to providing candid and constructive feedback to students.
• Commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to scope and sequence student learning experiences in collaboration with other faculty.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Arkansas Teaching Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Physical Education and Wellness classes.
• Serving as Head Volleyball Coach with year-round and after-school responsibilities.
• Serving on a grade-level team to support the socioemotional, academic, and intellectual development of students.
• Serving as an Advisor to a small group of students–includes academic coaching, facilitating conversations on social justice and cultural competency, and supporting the development of skills.
• Supporting field learning and outdoor education trips.
• Participating in faculty meetings.
• Collaborating, planning, and facilitating Intensives–two-week-long collaborative, hands-on, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Taking advantage of professional growth opportunities and presenting learning to the community.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level