Job DetailsJob Location93 - New York, NYSalary Range$65,282.00 - $147,486.00 Salary/yearDescriptionThe Spence SchoolLower School Physical Education Leave Replacement August 2024 - June 2025Overview:The Spence School seeks a highly motivated teacher to join our innovative Physical Education department in a full time position. We develop a classroom environment that fosters an appreciation for a healthy and active lifestyle, promotes social and emotional well-being, and equips students with the skills and self confidence to embrace new challenges while providing an enjoyable experience. Responsibilities:
- Teach Lower School Physical Education classes to students in grades K-4. Lower School classes include, but are not limited to, foundational locomotive movements, fitness, tumbling, mature motor patterns and perceptual motor skills, sport-specific skills, team concepts and small games.
QualificationsQualifications:
- Demonstrates pedagogical skill and an appreciation for the science and the craft of teaching
- Finds joy in working with children and in school life
- Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Supports Spence's commitment to equity
- Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor
- Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
- Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community
- Possesses experience teaching Physical Education to Lower School students
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires that all employees be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.