Lower School Physical Education Teacher

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Full time

Department

Lab School Lower School Faculty

About the Department

At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning to this day. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom. Students in every grade have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of Chicago. Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity.

No less than scholarship, Lab’s mission prioritizes honoring diversity and exhibiting kindness. We are committed to building and supporting a teaching and learning community where young people see aspects of their backgrounds and identities reflected around them, where they feel a deep sense of belonging, and where they discover and use their voices to full effect. Today, 53-59 percent of Lab’s student body are students of color. Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with the University of Chicago. Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. Inclusion is a fundamental value at Lab, such that we celebrate every facet of community members’ identities, and even where we disagree, we emphasize respect, civility, and maintaining a spirit of community.

Job Information

Job Summary:
The Physical Education, Health, and Wellness Department (PEHW) is responsible for the Physical, Health, and Wellness education of students in grades K-11. The responsibility of a Physical Education teacher is to foster an environment that contributes to the overall wellness of each student. You will be required to create daily lesson plans that relate to the physical, social and affective domains and provide students with the opportunities to learn and develop in each area. Teachers must be able to teach a wide variety of physical skills and activities across many different grade levels. We are looking for team members who will emanate optimism, solve problems collaboratively, reflect on how your actions impact others, create an engaging and inclusive school culture, and share in the united pursuit of Lab’s mission.

**Responsibilities**:
- Instruct students in physical education at the Historic Campus (grades 3-11)- Interact and collaborate with faculty members, administration, and parents.- Teachers are responsible for developing a curriculum that is focused on the physical and emotional well being of each student.- Maintain up-to-date teaching techniques to provide students with a quality educational experience.- Build relationships with students, families, other faculty and staff to communicate about student progress and to foster an inclusive culture.

Additional Requirements

Education, Experience, or Certifications:
**Education**:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, or related field required.- K-12 PE certification preferred.- Master's degree preferred.- Coursework or degree that reflects multicultural content preferred.

**Experience**:
- Teaching experience preferred.- Ability to teach across multiple grade levels (LS,MS,HS) preferred.- American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training preferred.- Experience working with a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning abilities, class, language, and nationality preferred.

Competencies:
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students.- Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.- Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.-
- Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.- Strong knowledge of child development required.- Ability to develop innovative curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.- Analytical skills required.- Problem-solving skills required.- Decision-making skills required.- Attention to detail required.- Organizational skills required.- Computational skills required.- Creativity required.- Verbal and written communication skills required.- Interpersonal skills required.- Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.- Ability to manage stressful situations required.- Ability to maintain confidentiality required.- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.- Ability to use standard productivity and educational softwa

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