Physical Education Teacher & Varsity Coach (Field Hockey Girls Lacrosse)
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The School seeks a full-time Physical Education Teacher who will also serve as a Varsity Field Hockey Assistant Coach and Girls Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach. This position plays an integral role in advancing the Schools mission by supporting the intellectual physical and character development of students. The successful candidate will be a collaborative educator and coach who values relationship-building student well-being leadership development and a consistent mission-aligned culture across academics and athletics.
Physical Education Teacher
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver engaging developmentally appropriate and standards-based physical education instruction
- Foster lifelong habits of fitness wellness teamwork and personal responsibility
- Create and sustain a safe inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Develop lesson plans aligned with departmental curriculum and School-wide goals
- Assess document and communicate student progress in alignment with School expectations
- Provide effective classroom management and appropriate student supervision
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments and divisions to support the whole child
- Participate fully in faculty life including meetings professional development and community events
- Uphold and model the Schools mission values and expectations
Varsity Coach
Coaching Responsibilities (Field Hockey & Girls Lacrosse):
- Collaborate with the Head Coaches to plan and implement practices competition preparation and player development aligned with the Schools mission and athletic philosophy
- Provide instruction in sport-specific skills tactics and strategies appropriate to the varsity level
- Support game planning scouting film review and performance evaluation
- Supervise student-athletes during practices contests travel meetings and team activities
- Promote a positive inclusive and competitive environment emphasizing sportsmanship leadership accountability and character
- Assist with equipment management uniforms and program resources
- Support offseason training camps strength and conditioning and community engagement opportunities
- Ensure consistency in communication expectations and program culture within each sport
- Maintain timely professional and thoughtful communication with students families colleagues and athletic leadership
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
RequiredQualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Physical Education or a related field
- Demonstrated commitment to adolescent development and independent school education
- Ability to work collaboratively within a mission-driven student-centered community
Preferred:
- Coaching experience in Field Hockey and/or Girls Lacrosse at the high school or collegiate level
- Experience coaching a specific position group or unit
- Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles and athlete wellness
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Sports Coaching
- Physical Education
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Physiology Knowledge
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- Cordova
About Company
Located in Houston TX, St. John’s School is a private co-educational day school serving grades K-12 .
