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The Harley School, a Nursery through Grade 12 independent school in Rochester, New York, with approximately 500 students, seeks a full-time PE and Wellness teacher for 2024-2025 to support students in Grades N-12.
The PE teacher will work with students, faculty, staff, and parents to promote the wellness of students. Through an integrative and collaborative approach, the ideal candidate will promote a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home, school, and community. The role could include an advisory opportunity with MS or US students. The successful candidate will work closely with the Division Heads, the Department Chair of the PE program, the faculty, and parents in order to support and empower students.
Every candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to engaging in ongoing DE & I work, including their own professional growth, the integration of a culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy, and continued learning opportunities.
Competencies
• In collaboration with the Physical Education Department, develop and teach an effective Physical Education, health, and wellness program
• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive and respectful relationships with a commitment to education
• Commitment to continual growth in understanding personal biases and role within societal systems
• Enthusiasm to become part of our vibrant school community, broadly engaging with students and colleagues
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, differentiated instruction, discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning, using a student-centered approach, creating an environment that values student voices and the ability to learn and implement knew instructional practices over time
• Participate in committee, department, and faculty meetings, as well as school-sponsored events that would benefit from your area of expertise.
• Be involved in the school community at large.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Head of School and Division Heads.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, educational software such as Google Suite, Blackbaud/Education Edge, and the ability to learn new and evolving technology
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (or related field); graduate degree preferred
• Commitment to a responsive and community-centered classroom
• Enthusiastic about collaborative learning; creative and innovative when working with diverse learners and faculty.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented, resourceful, discreet, and tactful
• Ability to be flexible; can “monitor and adjust” to promote optimal learning and a collegial atmosphere
• Sense of humor, patience, and demonstrated ability to work with/relate to Early Childhood, Elementary, or adolescent age students
Preferred Qualifications
• NYS Certification in Physical Education
• Lifeguarding, CPR w/ AED and First Aid, Water Safety Instructor certifications
• 2+ years of experience teaching elementary and/or middle/upper school physical education
To Apply
In the interest of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, The Harley School welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and identities. Our School’s mission statement begins, “We are a diverse, inclusive community of learners.” Along with a cover letter and résumé, we ask that you provide a personal statement on how you see yourself promoting diversity and inclusivity if you join the Harley community.
Submit a cover letter, resume, and personal statement to jobs@harleyschool.org and include PE Teacher in the subject line.
