Primary Physical Education Teacher Part-Time
Primary Physical Education Teacher Part-Time
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06-04-2025
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Primary Physical Education Teacher (PartTime)
At Awty we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one anothers diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students alumni employees and parents.
Position Overview
The Primary Physical Education Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging physical education lessons that promote physical fitness motor skill development and a love of movement. They will create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students can participate and succeed. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of child development effective teaching strategies and current best practices in physical education. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Lower School Physical Education during the day as well as coach a minimum of two athletic seasons in Secondary School.
The Primary Physical Education Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging physical education lessons that promote physical fitness motor skill development and a love of movement. They will create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students can participate and succeed. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of child development effective teaching strategies and current best practices in physical education. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Lower School Physical Education during the day as well as coach a minimum of two athletic seasons in Secondary School.
Reports To: Heads of Lower School/ Early Learning Campus & Director of Athletics
Minimum Requirements:
- BA or equivalent in Education Physical Education (or related field)
- Minimum of 5 years fulltime teaching experience
- Experience in a school environment or athletic related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and one of the schools primary languages French or Spanish
- Head coaching experience
- Masters degree in education Physical Education (or related field)
- Certification in elementary physical education and/or related subject area
- International and/or independent school experience
- Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated digital proficiency in current tools and platforms (electronic gradebooks Learning Management Systems online learning platforms digital portfolios AI assisted technology etc.
- Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends as needed
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Possess excellent teaching skills and pedagogy
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of the application of interactive methodologies technology integration and online learning software and/or platforms
- Be well versed in current research and best practices in teaching and learning
- Foster crosscultural understanding within the classroom and curriculum
- Create a positive learning environment that is rich in structure developmentally appropriate and academically rigorous
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to childhood social emotional and intellectual development within an international school setting
Expectations:
- Plan and instruct physical education classes daily that ensure progression of skill development which challenges students individually and as a group
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Develop and utilize assessment methods for measuring growth and achievement
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student growth and development
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners
- Assess student learning use data to adapt learning plans and provide timely feedback
- Manage classroom behavior effectively and consistently
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement best practices
- Organize and maintain physical education equipment and uniforms
- Foster crosscultural understanding and appreciation
- Incorporate cultural elements into lessons and activities
- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and concerns
- Build strong relationships with parents and involve them in their childs education
- Organize parentteacher conferences and other opportunities for parent involvement
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education
- Attend and positively contribute to grade faculty division and allschool meetings as necessary
- Supervise students during lunch recess morning arrival and afternoon dismissal and other noninstructional times
- Assist with schoolwide initiatives and events
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Adhere to school policies and procedures
- Maintain regular school hours; some evening and weekend hours may be required when school is in session
- Participate in the wider life of the school and be responsible for other duties as assigned such as special projects and presentations school trips and servicelearning activities as well as attending curriculum nights conferences open houses and other school and parent events as needed
Coaching and/or Athletic Administrative Duties:
- Coach a minimum of two sport seasons
- Organize and conduct practices conditioning programs and competitive events
- Instruct with sound principles and expert skills in specified sport
- Foster an environment of continuous improvement at the team and individual level
- Manage monitor and comply with all athletic department policies and procedures
- Promote the total athletic program and contribute to the wider life of the school including attending parent meetings student presentations and admissions events
- Complete all related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director
TO APPLY:
Submit your application through the schools website. All applicants should include a cover letter current rsum and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor).
The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin ethnic or religious beliefs disability or any other basis protected by federal state or local law in the administration of its educational policies admissions policies scholarship and athletic and other schooladministered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.
The position is a oneyear renewable contract with competitive salary and conditions. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.
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