Teacher of Physical Education
About The Position
The Brearley School, an independent girls’ school serving over 770 students K-XII, seeks a Teacher of Physical Education for a full-time, one-year position beginning immediately. The role involves teaching a full-time complement of courses in the K-12 Physical Education curriculum, which includes fitness, wellness, and sports. It also requires coaching the equivalent of two varsity seasons in the Middle and/or Upper School athletic program. The position emphasizes implementing an inclusive, anti-bias, and anti-racist pedagogy, participating in and/or leading grade-level team planning meetings with PE colleagues, prioritizing student and athlete safety, and helping to plan and execute school-wide events hosted by the PE and Athletics Departments.
Requirements
- a bachelor’s degree in the subject area
- at least three years of experience in teaching Physical Education
- experience in and enthusiasm for coaching student athletes (volleyball preferred)
- demonstrate the ability to develop and adapt pedagogy, curriculum, and assessments for students with a range of skill levels and learning styles
- show a commitment to helping girls think independently and develop confidence in their own abilities
- possess excellent collaboration and communication skills
- be able to articulate how one's identity plays a role in the classroom and on the field and model inclusive behavior in all settings
Nice To Haves
- graduate degree in Physical Education preferred
Responsibilities
- teaching a full-time complement of courses in the K-12 Physical Education curriculum, which includes fitness, wellness, and sports
- coaching the equivalent of two varsity seasons in the Middle and/or Upper School athletic program
- implementing an inclusive, anti-bias, and anti-racist pedagogy
- participating in and/or leading grade-level team planning meetings with PE colleagues
- prioritizing the safety of students and athletes in all settings
- helping to plan and execute school-wide events hosted by the PE and Athletics Departments
Benefits
- health insurance coverage with generous employer contributions across the plans
- an HSA plan
- pre-tax transit benefits
- long-term disability insurance
- a retirement plan that includes a school contribution starting at 10% of salary with no mandatory employee contribution
- a sabbatical program
- breakfast and lunch without charge
- support for professional growth and development
- the opportunity to participate in a community based on collaboration, mutual care, and a commitment to the greater good
- housing in a nearby Brearley-owned building at favorable rates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
