Middle School Physical Education Teacher

WHO WE ARE

Holland Hall was established in 1922 and currently serves approximately 1,000 preK through 12th grade students in a coeducational setting. An Episcopal school distinguished by an excellent academic program and a student-centered environment emphasizing a holistic approach to education, we strive to provide a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum that promotes critical thinking and life-long learning. We seek to foster in each student a strong moral foundation and a deep sense of social responsibility. The Holland Hall community welcomes students and faculty of diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

THIS POSITION

In the role of the Middle School Physical Education Teacher, you will work collaboratively with your colleagues and team-teach 4 sections of a combination of 4th, 5th, or 6th grade physical education. You will also coach either a middle school or upper school athletic team (possibly both, if interested) each season. Along with your teaching and coaching responsibilities, you will also be asked to contribute to the middle school team in ways such as School Out of Doors, Day of Service, serving as an Advisor, possible supervision duties, etc.

DUTIES

• Teaching knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports.

• Working cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program including citizenship.

• Analyzing, demonstrating, and explaining basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.

• Providing individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible.

• Providing appropriate safety instruction and making safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils.

• Evaluating each pupil’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports.

• Identifying pupil needs and cooperating with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

• Participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

The above essential functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills. Employees are expected to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field preferred.

• Previous coaching experience.

• Proven ability to work with children.

• Familiar with Google suite of products

EXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE

• Ability to relate to kids while maintaining professionalism.

• Regular attendance is required for successful completion of job duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Faculty are required to report by 7:45 am and the school day ends at 3:45 pm. Faculty often must prepare lesson plans and meet with parent/students well before and after the above-mentioned times. The time required to perform this job frequently extends to hours outside the school day, to include evening and weekends. 

• Regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear and to visually intercept visitors.

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds.

• Regularly uses close and distance vision.

• Work can be indoors in a temperature controlled, sealed office, studio, gymnasium or outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• This position is not eligible for telecommuting; however, temporary telecommuting arrangements may be approved for circumstances such as inclement weather, special projects, or business travel. These arrangements are approved on an as-needed basis only, with no expectation of ongoing continuance.