Physical Education Teacher

Sacred Heart Schools•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Education teacher works within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach students in kindergarten through third grade the fundamentals of physical education and health curriculum. Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road are independent, Catholic, single-gender elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries; including 25 schools in the United States and Canada. The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys in grades 1-8 are taught in single-gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. With a total enrollment of approximately 500 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Two + years’ experience teaching physical education
Demonstration of effective behavior management and parent communication skills

Nice To Haves

in elementary/early childhood education preferred
experience teaching elementary grades and health education preferred

Responsibilities

Instructs physical education for grades pre-kindergarten through grade 3
Develops curriculum and assessments
Works as an active and collaborative member of the school
Remains current with the most recent physical education pedagogy
Aligns with physical education and health instructors in the other grade levels for vertical curriculum coordination.
Communicates with parents concerning their children’s performance and progress
Additional duties may be assigned when required.
Support – Implement – Model the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools
Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication.
Appropriately carry out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team.
Maintain professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency and consistent with band level placement.
Be a positive and supportive member of the Sacred Heart community.