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Posted : Sunday, July 28, 2024 12:44 AM
Description:
The Position
Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is seeking a dynamic and highly collaborative PK-8 Physical/Health Education teacher with an understanding of and passion for teaching students of ages 4-14.
The successful candidate will join a community of dedicated, compassionate, energetic, and experienced adults – faculty and parents alike – who are committed to the mission to develop “as fully as possible the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social capacities of each student.
” Our goal is to build a joyful, inclusive, and respectful learning community.
This teacher will be responsible for teaching a daily average of five forty-five minute Physical/Health Education classes for grades PK-8 and a daily Middle School Advisory class for 12-14 students.
The successful candidate must be able to transfer their enthusiasm for and deep understanding of physical and health education to students using multiple modalities and authentic applications in order to make learning relevant and meaningful for students.
Coaching in our after school athletics program is also an expectation for this position.
School Mission and Vision - A wholehearted education in the heart of Silicon Valley.
The mission of Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is to offer an enriched curriculum within the tradition and values of the Episcopal Church.
We aim to educate the whole student, developing as fully as possible the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social capacities of each student.
Saint Andrew's is committed to offering the highest standards of academic excellence in a welcoming, inclusive community that nurtures students’ intellectual, spiritual, physical and social growth, in order to create and encourage open-minded, responsible, lifelong learners who will make a difference in the world.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion By embracing diversity, we are a stronger community.
Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School is a community rooted in kindness.
We believe that learning happens best when we bring our whole self to school.
We support every person’s right to define, express, and live comfortably within their own evolving identity.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that recognizes the worth of each individual.
Our Episcopal faith is anchored in inclusivity and love as guided by the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
One of its hallmarks is to celebrate the diversity of beliefs and perspectives around life’s questions, no matter one's traditions.
Human reason and critical thinking in the pursuit of knowledge are valued as a means to grow deeper in our spiritual journey.
Episcopal schools cultivate a strong sense of ethics and develop agents of change through all aspects of the student experience.
Major Responsibilities 1) Student Relationships Creating an inclusive, welcoming, learning-focused environment where student voice is elevated and celebrated.
Be attuned to the specific learning needs and social and emotional development of each student.
Lead an advisory group of approximately 10-12 middle school students, providing instruction in health, wellness, social-emotional learning, and character education through coaching, mentoring, and counseling.
2) Learning Facilitate age-appropriate, challenging physical and health instruction.
Plan learning activities that inspire enthusiasm, confidence, and a deep understanding of physical and health education.
Create learning experiences by incorporating a range of instruction modalities.
Assess understanding using a variety of formative and summative assessments.
Utilize assessment feedback to adjust instruction and continuously improve student learning.
Use technology, including for fitness tracking, creatively and effectively in a one-to-one iPad learning environment.
Attend and collaborate in the organization for annual overnight educational trips.
Actively pursue, and participate at the school’s request, student-centered professional learning opportunities aligned with school goals and initiatives.
3) Community Active collaboration with other PK-8 teachers, educators, and specialist teachers to develop curriculum, plan trips, interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and special projects.
Communicate regularly with parents regarding curriculum and student progress.
Be a positive and contributing member of the school community.
Supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trips, etc.
Participate actively in department, grade-level team, division, and faculty meetings as scheduled.
Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborate with departmental colleagues on the ordering of instructional materials, course placements, curriculum development, etc.
Interviews, including demonstration lessons, will take place until the position is filled.
Requirements: Desired Qualifications & Characteristics: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health, kinesiology, or a physical/health related field A teaching credential in physical and/or health education PK-8 classroom teaching experience Coaching experience with the 10-14 year age group Experience with fitness tracking technologies The desire for a highly collaborative work environment that values innovation and creativity A sense of humor and a pitch-in, can-do, “yes…and” attitude The desire to use a range of approaches that represent and celebrate diverse cultures, experiences and viewpoints Ability to differentiate instruction so that students are appropriately challenged within their developmental level Excellent communication skills A high degree of self-direction and flexibility Satisfactorily complete a nationwide criminal background check
The successful candidate will join a community of dedicated, compassionate, energetic, and experienced adults – faculty and parents alike – who are committed to the mission to develop “as fully as possible the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social capacities of each student.
” Our goal is to build a joyful, inclusive, and respectful learning community.
This teacher will be responsible for teaching a daily average of five forty-five minute Physical/Health Education classes for grades PK-8 and a daily Middle School Advisory class for 12-14 students.
The successful candidate must be able to transfer their enthusiasm for and deep understanding of physical and health education to students using multiple modalities and authentic applications in order to make learning relevant and meaningful for students.
Coaching in our after school athletics program is also an expectation for this position.
School Mission and Vision - A wholehearted education in the heart of Silicon Valley.
The mission of Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is to offer an enriched curriculum within the tradition and values of the Episcopal Church.
We aim to educate the whole student, developing as fully as possible the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social capacities of each student.
Saint Andrew's is committed to offering the highest standards of academic excellence in a welcoming, inclusive community that nurtures students’ intellectual, spiritual, physical and social growth, in order to create and encourage open-minded, responsible, lifelong learners who will make a difference in the world.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion By embracing diversity, we are a stronger community.
Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School is a community rooted in kindness.
We believe that learning happens best when we bring our whole self to school.
We support every person’s right to define, express, and live comfortably within their own evolving identity.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that recognizes the worth of each individual.
Our Episcopal faith is anchored in inclusivity and love as guided by the National Association of Episcopal Schools.
One of its hallmarks is to celebrate the diversity of beliefs and perspectives around life’s questions, no matter one's traditions.
Human reason and critical thinking in the pursuit of knowledge are valued as a means to grow deeper in our spiritual journey.
Episcopal schools cultivate a strong sense of ethics and develop agents of change through all aspects of the student experience.
Major Responsibilities 1) Student Relationships Creating an inclusive, welcoming, learning-focused environment where student voice is elevated and celebrated.
Be attuned to the specific learning needs and social and emotional development of each student.
Lead an advisory group of approximately 10-12 middle school students, providing instruction in health, wellness, social-emotional learning, and character education through coaching, mentoring, and counseling.
2) Learning Facilitate age-appropriate, challenging physical and health instruction.
Plan learning activities that inspire enthusiasm, confidence, and a deep understanding of physical and health education.
Create learning experiences by incorporating a range of instruction modalities.
Assess understanding using a variety of formative and summative assessments.
Utilize assessment feedback to adjust instruction and continuously improve student learning.
Use technology, including for fitness tracking, creatively and effectively in a one-to-one iPad learning environment.
Attend and collaborate in the organization for annual overnight educational trips.
Actively pursue, and participate at the school’s request, student-centered professional learning opportunities aligned with school goals and initiatives.
3) Community Active collaboration with other PK-8 teachers, educators, and specialist teachers to develop curriculum, plan trips, interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and special projects.
Communicate regularly with parents regarding curriculum and student progress.
Be a positive and contributing member of the school community.
Supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trips, etc.
Participate actively in department, grade-level team, division, and faculty meetings as scheduled.
Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborate with departmental colleagues on the ordering of instructional materials, course placements, curriculum development, etc.
Interviews, including demonstration lessons, will take place until the position is filled.
Requirements: Desired Qualifications & Characteristics: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health, kinesiology, or a physical/health related field A teaching credential in physical and/or health education PK-8 classroom teaching experience Coaching experience with the 10-14 year age group Experience with fitness tracking technologies The desire for a highly collaborative work environment that values innovation and creativity A sense of humor and a pitch-in, can-do, “yes…and” attitude The desire to use a range of approaches that represent and celebrate diverse cultures, experiences and viewpoints Ability to differentiate instruction so that students are appropriately challenged within their developmental level Excellent communication skills A high degree of self-direction and flexibility Satisfactorily complete a nationwide criminal background check
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• Location : 13601 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA
• Post ID: 9117447746
