Upper School Physical Education Teacher
Description
Main Purpose of the Role:
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is an international learning community committed to educating, empowering, and inspiring students from early childhood through 12th Grade to be confident, independent critical thinkers. We equip young minds with the knowledge and skills they need to evaluate, compare, and make thoughtful choices so they can become informed and engaged citizens of the world.
Our Physical Education curriculum is structured to promote lifetime fitness through the participation of cooperative activities and team sports. The program inspires students to adopt lifelong physical activity gaining knowledge of movement and sports skills/activities. Our diverse curriculum offers activities that promote creativity, fostering teamwork and opportunities for all learners to be successful. The program builds relationships, strengthens physical skills, and provides students with the building blocks to live a healthy life. We are currently seeking a full time enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate teacher to teach in our Upper School Physical Education Department. The Upper School includes grades 6-12 and enrolls domestic students and international boarding students from all over the world in an exciting location in the heart of Manhattan’s financial district.
Key Responsibilities:
(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)
- Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy.
- Planning and executing lessons that differentiate the needs of our students.
- Assessing students, maintaining records (including curriculum maps) and writing report cards.
- Coaching two competitive team sports per year in middle school or high school.
- Utilizing learning management and student information systems such as Schoology.
- Communicating effectively with parents, students, school administrators and community partners, including attending parent teacher conferences.
- Serving as a role model to students, being a visible presence in all areas of the school, and promoting cooperation and cohesion among all divisions.
- Maintaining a professional environment that is safe, inclusive and creates positive learning environment.
- Collaborating positively and respectfully with members of the Physical Education Department as well as the whole school community.
- Continuing to grow professionally by attending all in-service and professional development opportunities.
- Engaging in other responsibilities and duties assigned by the Head of Upper School.
Skills and Competencies
(The abilities that the individual needs in order to perform this role effectively)
- A passion for teaching and learning
- A passion for working with children, and creating a student-centered learning environment
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Positive, high energy approach to the role
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years teaching experience, preferably in an independent school
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (Master’s degree preferred)