Stuart Hall School

Physical Education Teacher 

Grades 4-7

2021-2022 School Year

Stuart Hall School is an Episcopal boarding and day school in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia that provides a college preparatory education for area day students in grades 4-12 and boarding students from around the world in grades 8-12. With close to 200 students and a thriving, community-based mastery education program, the School is located on two campuses in Staunton, Virginia (named as one of Travel & Leisure magazine’s best small towns). 

A member of Episcopal Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia, Stuart Hall is fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools. Founded in 1844, the School lives by its mission to prepare students of all faiths for success in universities worldwide and for engaged lives of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and contribution. 

Job Title: Physical Education Teacher

Department: Physical Education

Reports to: Academic Dean and Dean of Students & Campus Life

Job Summary: This position includes teaching upper elementary and middle school students in Physical Education, involvement in the school’s co-curricular program, and participation in residence life as either a dormitory parent or weekend duty team member. Candidates should be excited about the rewards of teaching and living in a boarding school. This is a part-time position but may be combined with other needs of the school to create a full time position depending on the successful candidates’ background and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Academics:

• Teaching two Upper Elementary PE classes and 7th grade PE 

• Consistent development of personal professional growth

    Student Life:

• Facilitating afternoon Co-Curricular Activities or Serving as faculty advisor to approximately 10-15 students
• Candidates with interest or experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to express this interest when applying:
• Coaching upper school cross country, basketball, tennis, or golf 
• Coaching esports
• Advising the yearbook staff
• Working in the outdoor education program
• Work towards diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice topics
• Planning weekend activities for students

    Residence Life:

• Either living in a dormitory and serving as a dorm parent to 10-20 students or serving on a weekend duty team as a member of the Residential Life Staff and supporting student activities and residence life needs (approximately one weekend per month)

Overall:

• Supporting the school’s mission and culture
• Adhering to the guidelines in the employee manual
• Proactively providing parent and student communication
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Application Information

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy to the attention of Katie McConnell at humanresources@stuart-hall.org.

Stuart Hall welcomes candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching and learning and who will add to the diversity of our community.

Stuart Hall does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices.  The School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our school community respects the differences in ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.