The Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking a full-time Interim Physical Education Teacher & Coach for the 2022-2023 academic year. We are a Preschool - 8 progressive, independent school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an enrollment of 410 students.  Since our founding in 1972, The Philadelphia School has grown in size, complexity, and diversity. This growth has been rooted firmly in the progressive values with which our founders began: immersive learning, responsive pedagogy, and meaningful engagement with the world. 

Position Summary:

We seek to hire a teacher who will bring an immersive learning experience to our physical education department. The physical education teacher will use innovative curricular design to leverage health, wellness, joy, and physical movement across all grades. The position requires the ability to teach a wide range of learning styles, and abilities, and to have expertise for bringing physical education to our youngest learners in preschool through second grades. Coaching interscholastic after school sports, up to three seasons, would be a preferred part of the total position.

Values /characteristics:

• A strong commitment to personal growth and professional development 
• The ability to create an atmosphere of discovery for every child, modeling positive behavior & flexibility in thinking
• Strong classroom management skills
• An ability to plan interdisciplinary units
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Responsibilities:

• Teach physical education and health/wellness courses and coach as needed
• Offer a cohesive movement curriculum that allows students to explore their skills and interests
• Record and provide accurate information on student physical progress to students and their families
• Collaboratively design and document curriculum
• Coach at least 2 sports in the school’s 3 sport season
• Promote athletics in the community and beyond

Qualifications:

• B.A. required; Master’s Degree in a related field of study preferred 
• Coaching experience in at least two different sports
• 2+ years  teaching experience in early childhood and/or early elementary education strongly preferred
• An orientation to progressive philosophy and teaching methods
• A collaborative spirit with an interest and ability to work in a flexible, team environment
• Strong understanding of child development, including the social, emotional, and intellectual domains
• An ability and commitment to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive classroom for young children
• Passion for instilling in children a lifelong love of learning

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should visit our website and apply under Employment Opportunities.  For full consideration please provide a cover letter, resume and Philosophy of Education statement.

The Philadelphia School welcomes and celebrates diversity in our student body and in our faculty, and is committed to providing an education for all of our children that instills in them a respect, understanding and appreciation for the many races, cultures, religions, family structures, and ethnicities that make up our complex and diverse world.

The Philadelphia School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation in the operation of its educational programs and activities.