Physical Education Teacher

Title:  Physical Education Teacher                              Classification:  Exempt

Department:  Primary & Lower School                      Status:  Full-Time; 10 month

Reports to:  Head of Primary School                         Hired by:  Head of Schools     

 

School Description

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-gender elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community.  The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries; including 25 schools in the United States and Canada.  The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys in grades 1-8 are taught in single-gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities.  With a total enrollment of approximately 500 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Position Description

The Physical Education teacher works within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach students in kindergarten through third grade the fundamentals of physical education and health curriculum. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Instructs physical education for grades pre-kindergarten through grade 3 

• Develops curriculum and assessments

• Works as an active and collaborative member of the school 

• Remains current with the most recent physical education pedagogy

• Aligns with physical education and health instructors in the other grade levels for vertical curriculum coordination.

• Communicates with parents concerning their children’s performance and progress                       

• Additional duties may be assigned when required.

• Support – Implement – Model the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools

• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication. 

• Appropriately carry out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team.

• Maintain professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency and  consistent with band level placement.

• Be a positive and supportive member of the Sacred Heart community.

Qualities and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; in elementary/early childhood education preferred

• Two + years’ experience teaching physical education; experience teaching elementary grades and health education preferred

• Demonstration of effective behavior management and parent communication skills 
   

Pay Range $45,808 - $79,401

Based on experience and level of education.  

Benefits:

• Retirement Benefits

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Tuition Remission

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Parental Leave

• Life Insurance

To Apply

Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) in the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover letter and resume.

 

Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.