Physical Education Teacher

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. The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical. Students in grades 1-8 are taught in single-gender classrooms but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. Total enrollment is approximately 500 students.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Supports, implements, and models the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools
• Upholds professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication
• Maintains professional credentials and/or certification as defined by the accrediting agency
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including supervision and other tasks from the Leadership Team
• Serves as a positive and supportive member of the Sacred Heart community

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; in elementary/early childhood education preferred
• Two or more years’ experience teaching physical education; experience teaching elementary grades and health education preferred
• Demonstration of effective behavior management and parent communication skills

Pay

$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