Part-Time Physical Education Teacher and Coach

Part-Time Physical Education Teacher and Coach

St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school for girls in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 enrolling 950 girls in Early Learners (age 3) through Grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community. 

St. Catherine's School provides a rigorous education that prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a global community. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

St. Catherine’s School seeks a committed, enthusiastic, and innovative teacher and coach to begin work for the 2024-2025 school term. This position will generally teach three Middle or Lower School classes per day, totaling 24 classes in an 8-day rotation, and coach a minimum of one athletic season as agreed upon between the Athletic Director and candidate. 

Supervisor: Reports to the Health and Physical Education Department Chairman

Supervisory Responsibilities: NA

Position Status: Salaried, exempt, part-time, regular, 9-month 

Hours of Work: Standard work week and coaching hours.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach Physical Education, creating a positive classroom environment in which all students feel known and valued
• Collaborate with colleagues teaching same-level courses and divisional and departmental colleagues
• Partner with the academic classroom teachers and participate in team meetings
• Collaborate with colleagues to design meaningful learning experiences for girls
• Plan and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Deliver individual, whole-group, and small-group instruction as appropriate
• Foster communication and a respectful partnership with parents/guardians in conferences, during phone calls, and through written correspondence
• Attend faculty meetings, chapels, and other divisional and departmental meetings as appropriate
• Find joy in working with students and the wider School community both in teaching, coaching, and taking part in the broader life of the School 
• Actively participate in the School community via special events, professional learning days, and the normal calendar of School events, including some nights and weekends
• Uphold the high standards of the School’s established program 

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS

• A commitment to St. Catherine’s mission, core values, policies, and initiatives
• A clear commitment to access, equity, and belonging 
• A commitment to best practices in education and a dedication to best practices for girls
• Personal traits and communication style that nurture the growth of girls and young women
• Experience in and passion for teaching at the Lower and Middle School level 
• Enthusiasm and skill for project-based and differentiated learning 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written 
• Facility with, and strong implementation of, educational technologies 
• The ability to coach at least one sport is desired 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance;  stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified. 

TRAVEL 

Occasional overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required for special events. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

St. Catherine’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices. St. Catherine’s School is

committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our School community respects the differences in ethnicity,