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Posted: 06-Apr-23
Location: Vail, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Purpose: The lower and middle school physical education teacher is responsible for carrying out the mission of VMS through curriculum development, teaching, assessment, differentiation, classroom management, outdoor education, character development and building rapport with students in and out of the classroom. Our teachers support the mission and philosophy of the school, value the VMS culture, and strive to make our school a better place. They have a deep knowledge of their subject area, and display dedication, passion, and the capacity to help all students succeed. This position will also assist the Athletic Director with the coordination and implementation of sporting events.
What You Will Do:
- Provide an instructional program for fifth through either grade which is interesting, relevant, challenging, and appropriate for the needs and abilities of Vail Mountain School students. You will also evaluate student progress in accordance with our assessment policies.
- Provide general supervision of students at all times in the building (including lunch and recess)
- Collaborate with all colleagues to provide the best possible experience for our students and community members
- Participate in Board related events, as requested
- Participate in orientation, field trips, hut trips, student activities, and Ski Days
- Coordinate with the athletics department, lower school division director, and middle school division director to ensure appropriate integration, scope, sequence, and articulation of curriculum.
- Actively participate in the development, implementation, and innovation of the physical education curriculum
- Advocate for and ensure that diversity, inclusion, and social justice permeates the school's programs and drives its culture
- Flexibility is key as you are working to determine your priorities on the fly. For example, you may determine that you should miss certain away games or practices to cover a different event that is understaffed.
- As a middle school faculty member, you will be helping with seminar, advisory, and clubs. You will also be a secondary middle school homebase teacher.
- As a member of the athletics department, you are expected to regularly attend athletic events that are outside of the school day.
- Work directly with the athletic director to determine weekly priorities and engage in on-going communication to ensure support to all athletic events
- Jump in to help when your team is in need. This might include covering classes, skiing or snowshoeing with students, hopping onto a field trip that needs to be covered
Who You Are:
- A “raise your hand” type of person. You’re interested in participating in school events like after school academy, field trips, sitting at lunch tables, assisting with carpool, hut trips, and Ski Fridays (or alternative winter outdoor activities). You are ready to participate fully in the life of the school.
- A person who fosters an inclusive workplace built on equitable policies and procedures. You are also able to engage a diverse team of co-workers and students.
- Able to communicate in a timely and professional manner with students, parents, colleagues, and volunteers
- Ready to attend and participate at related meetings and assist with afternoon/evening programs; some of which may occur outside of the school day
- Actively promoting the mission of the school
- Committed to pursuing professional development and a life-long learner
- Flexible and adaptable to student needs and Vail Mountain School’s needs
- Comfortable driving 15 passenger vans and small buses.
- Comfortable leading a class of students outside of a traditional classroom setting including a gymnasium, athletic field, and outdoor winter environments
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
- While you are unable to be a varsity head coach, assistant coaching is available upon the approval and at the discretion of the athletics director.
- Experienced in lower and middle school athletics through teaching and/or coaching
- Preference for experience with athletic scheduling and logistical planning
- You are passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and their integration into our school
Who We Are:
We are a rapport-based independent school who is proud of our roots in the Vail Valley. As a group, we are made up of active people who are committed to instilling the value of our natural surroundings to the next generation through education, responsibility, and kindness. VMS is a caring and thoughtful organization committed to the lives of our employees. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans designed to fit the needs of our faculty and staff. We offer a monthly wellness benefit reimbursement as well as FSA and HSA options depending on your health insurance elections. We focus on the professional development of our faculty and staff through individual professional development opportunities. Vail Mountain School is proud to offer competitive compensation based on your life experience.
In order to develop character, seek knowledge, and build community, Vail Mountain School is dedicated to addressing institutional and individual inequities in order to holistically support the well-being and success of our community members. We are committed to approaching the topic of inclusivity as rigorously as we do our academics, learning side by side as a cross-age community. We aim to acknowledge the past societal failures of silence and passivity, especially prevalent in our educational institutions, as we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for every student.
