Description

Join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to Westminster’s mission and vision, including core values of inclusivity and service. In developing the whole person for college and for life, Westminster hires and retains passionate, talented, diverse educators like you to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, well equipped to address local and global challenges.

Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life, from academics to the arts and athletics, achieving excellence through a wide range of programming--and we need you to help us!

In our Middle School, you’ll teach and learn alongside ninety other faculty who embody the same intellectual curiosity, wholesome intensity, and creative spirit as our students. As part of a Professional Learning Community, you’ll meet in teams to design lessons, create assessments, share ideas, and innovate for the future.

For our part, Westminster stands ready to support you with exceptional resources, including a Center for Teaching that provides workshops, cohorts, coaching, travel grants, and resources to help you be your best. At Westminster, you are more than just an academic expert; you make a difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families--and they, in turn, make a difference in yours.

Anticipated start date: August 1, 2024

Supervisor: Director of Athletics

Position Status: This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in Middle School Physical Education and/or related field(s). General undergraduate degree required. Degree in Physical Education or related field or discipline and/or master’s degree preferred

• Demonstrated success coaching athletes and working with athletic teams and staff

• Two or more years of Middle School teaching experience is preferred.

• Deep understanding of the developmental and learning needs of Middle School children

• Commitment to 21st century instructional strategies and familiarity with National Standards for K-12 Physical Education

• Experience developing classrooms and curriculum that further Westminster’s commitment to equity and inclusion

• Proficiency with a range of technologies and the ability to use them to enhance teaching and learning

• The desire to continue learning by reading and implementing ideas from professional journals, attending workshops and conferences, taking courses, and collaborating with colleague

OPPORTUNITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach four sections of Middle School PE

• Teach and support students as part of the Homeroom advisory program

• Coach at least two sports; priority given to candidates who can be head of Varsity program

• Co-teach a 2-week immersive, interdisciplinary class during MayATL

• Work directly with other Middle School teachers as part of a Professional Learning Community

• Other duties as assigned

Additionally, successful candidates should demonstrate:

• a love of working with Middle School students

• an engaging teaching style

• the ability to build partnerships with parents and colleagues

• the ability to create and promote an inclusive learning environment

• enthusiasm, flexibility, and a cooperative spirit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; and engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the regular business day. Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/M/F/D/V.

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