SUMMARY:
Physical Education Teacher position is a full-time position beginning late August, 2019. Physical Education Teacher primarily works in the 55,000 ft2 Athletics and Wellness Center located at 406 East 91st Street as a part of the school’s Physical Education Team. He/she has primary responsibilities for the instruction of a quality physical education program to serve the Sacred Heart students. He/she will commit to learn about and support the school’s mission.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and instruct physical education classes for PreK-12 students emphasizing safety, fun and skill development.
• Supervise assistant teacher in teaching lower school PE classes.
• Evaluate and assess student performance in physical education classes.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and parents about student progress.
• Collaborate and participate actively in the work of the Department on innovative curriculum design and program development.
• Participate actively in the school community, which includes coaching a minimum of two seasons with the Athletics department.
• Maintain good professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Commit to personal growth through active participation in professional development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.  Masters degree preferred.
• Three years relevant teaching experience, with lower school experience a plus.
• CPR, AED, First Aid and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), with instructor certification a plus.
• A record of integrity and the ability to inspire students and athletes to perform at a high level
• Strong leadership, motivational, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Computer literacy and technological proficiency
• Effective classroom management skills
• True passion for teaching

Strongly preferred:

• Swim instruction experience with a youth-based aquatics program, having gained American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification or similar qualification.
• Experience with a broad range of physical education classes including team sports, strength and conditioning, dance/rhythm and yoga.
• Experience playing and/or coaching a team sport at the high school level; playing and/or coaching at the college level preferred.

This position may require the ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

An equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.