Lower School Physical Education Teacher Fall 2025
Lower School Physical Education Teacher Fall 2025
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Job Description
At The Mount Vernon School students are empowered to discover explore learn design create and effect change. With a commitment to Identity Diversity Equity and Action (IDEA) we welcome the opportunity to engage in honest vulnerable and courageous conversations that challenge our biases and assumptions. Our goal is to design a better world so we choose to equip students with the knowledge skills attributes and relationships they need to be impactready.
The Team
The PE Team teaches the foundations of behavioral health and wellness. They design experiences that promote skill development incorporate movement and foster sportsmanship.The PE Coaches collaborate with the Connections Team (Maker Performing Arts Physical Education Science Spanish Visual Arts) Grade Level Teachers and our Learning Coaches to ensure that student are at the center of our design.
The Role
Recognizing the importance of mental and physical health for each student we are seeking an innovative and collaborative Lower School Physical Education Teacher and Coach for the 202526 school year. This position has the opportunity to integrate health and wellness principles while teaching physical skills games and instilling a lifelong pursuit of physical well being for students in Grades K5. Versatility collaboration and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. AvailabilityAvailability to coach Middle and High School sports is important.
Responsibilities
- Provide differentiated developmentally appropriate instruction in physical education using a variety of teaching methods
- Design meaningful units for students to develop literacies skills and attributes connected to physical health and wellness
- Assess and report on student skill development
- Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to integrate physical education into the classroom
- Possess strong character with an absolute drive for excellence a teamoriented spirit and a commitment to meeting the learning and socialemotional needs of students
- Participate in weekly professional development with both Lower School and the Athletics Department
- Coach at least 2 sports/seasons each year in coordination with the Athletics Department
Core Competencies
- Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
- Culturally proficient & equity literate
- A track record of giving highquality responsive feedback
- Consistency documenting student progress
- Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS
- Bachelors degree in physical education or a related field
- Teaching/coaching experience
- Knowledge and experience with child development
Start Date July 29 2025
This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the Schools discretion.
The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race color age religion gender sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Full Time
