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Physical Education Teacher
Responsibilities
- Develop students' physical skills, abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork.
- Develop and administer physical education classes consistent with school goals and objectives.
- Teach knowledge of, and develop skills and abilities in, physical fitness, coordination, agility, exercise, and sports.
- Develop students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and social skills; provide a safe and optimal learning environment; offer appropriate feedback regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student growth and progress in physical education activities and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
- Ensure effective communication with students and parents.
- Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially with physical education and grade level faculty, and participate in faculty meetings and committees.
- Coach one team per season (fall, winter, and spring).
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; a graduate degree in education or a related field is preferred.
- Experience as a physical education teacher or coach, especially in an elementary or middle school setting, is desirable.
- Proven organizational and motivational skills.
- Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students.
- Flexibility in working with others.
- A growth mindset and an openness to feedback as the means of achieving personal and professional growth.
Mission Statement: Inspired teaching, academic rigor, attention to individual needs, a commitment to responsible citizenship—these principles infuse every aspect of life at Lake Forest Country Day School and define our dedication to producing students of strong character with a passion for learning.
Core Values: Excellence, Partnership, Responsibility, Participation, Diversity
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three professional references (personal statement optional) in PDF format to the attention of Ted Stewart, Director of Athletics and Secondary School Placement, at ted.stewart@lfcds.org with the subject line “Physical Education Teacher.”
Lake Forest Country Day School seeks and embraces diversity among our faculty, staff, and student body. LFCDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three professional references (personal statement optional) in PDF format to the attention of Ted Stewart, Director of Athletics and Secondary School Placement, at ted.stewart@lfcds.org with the subject line “Physical Education Teacher.”
Lake Forest Country Day School seeks and embraces diversity among our faculty, staff, and student body. LFCDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8.
Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.
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Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.
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