| The Village School of Naples continues to grow and is accepting resumes for a full-time Lower School Physical Education Teacher scheduled to start January 2020. The position of Physical Education Teacher educates students from Preschool through 5th grade. The Village School values inquiry-based, student-centered learning aimed to empower and inspire students to create solutions to challenges faced in an ever-changing world. Teachers contribute to the department’s ongoing discussions about interdisciplinary S.T.E.A.M. and project-based learning, creating opportunities for student research and experiential learning. This position requires working some hours outside of the regular school day. Duties and Responsibilities: - Plan and carry out dynamic lessons
- Plan for differentiation of curriculum to meet student needs
- Plan, organize, manage, and implement physical education and health classes for students to include organized skill development and games sessions for preschool through 5th grade.
- Provide engaging, fun, and effective instruction that helps build a health and wellness foundation for young children.
- Coach students participating in after school sports programs.
- Plan learning environment with a variety of learning styles in mind
- Model Christ Skills, emphasizing this conduct model in all areas at all times
- Sustain ongoing communication between parents and school
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for each student
- Maintain learning management system with up-to-date information
- Support the mission and vision of the school’s learning philosophy
- Supervise an assistant when appropriate
- Attend required faculty meetings
- Maintain and follow daily routines and schedules
- Hold parent-teacher conferences as needed, at least once a year
- Other duties may be assigned by the Head of School or Principal
Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Physical Education, Kinesiology and/or Health Science related field.
- Experience coaching youth in after school sports programs.
- Technology skills must be strong and representative of an educated professional and are required to teach students in the classroom as well as to maintain records and communications.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Spoken and written language skills must be strong and representative of an educated professional.
- Ability to demonstrate a strong support for the stated learning philosophy of The Village School.
- Must be able to support the school’s Christian environment.
- Must enjoy working with children and foster an encouraging learning environment.
- Physically, the position of teacher requires sitting, walking, standing for long periods of time, and ability to lift up to 10 lbs. without assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer About The Village School The Village School of Naples is a private preschool through 12th-grade college preparatory school located in Naples, Florida. As the first independent STEAM school in Collier County, TVS is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in academics, technology, athletics, and the arts. TVS is devoted to the development of the whole child. Christian values guide a diverse TVS student body and prepare them with confidence and wisdom for what lies ahead. TVS added an Upper School in 2016 and will have its first graduating class in 2020. The Village School of Naples is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools. Application Instructions: Submit your application, resume, and cover letter online by visiting our Job Openings page directly or visiting our website at: https://www.villageschoolnaples.org/about/career-opportunities |
