What are the responsibilities and job description for the PK-8th Grade PE Teacher position at Loudoun Country Day School?
Physical Education Teacher
Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS), an independent school educating students in PS-8th grade, is looking for an enthusiastic, talented educator to join our community as a full-time physical education teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Responsibilities: The PE Teacher will:
- Be responsible for teaching PE classes in several grades (possibly including PS-3rd), co-teaching our 4th/5th grade PE/Health class, and coaching various Middle School sports each season.
- Assist the PE staff with administrative and field set up duties for multiple events
- Collaborate to enhance the overall LCDS experience with new ideas and programs
- Attend planning and faculty meetings and school provided professional development
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- A deep passion for teaching physical education, health, and wellness to elementary/middle school age children (required)
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in PE and Health (required)
- At least two years teaching or coaching, and at least three years working with children in some capacity (required)
- Maturity, collegiality, flexibility, sense of humor, creativity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Success at working collaboratively as a member of a team
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and foster a sense of belonging
- Experience coaching/playing soccer, basketball, swimming, or lacrosse
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of energy, creativity, and flexibility
- A background to teach health
- A CDL to drive a bus, or at least a willingness to be trained to get a CDL
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Loudoun Country Day School is implementing mitigation measures consistent with recommendations of the Virginia Department of Health.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leesburg, VA 20175: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching PE or Coaching: 2 years (Required)
- working with children: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000