K-12th Physical Education Teacher and Athletics Coach | |||||
Company: The Chapin School Location: New York, NY Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02/12/2025 Expire Date: 04/12/2025 Salary: 75-100 Job Categories: Education |
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Job Description | |||||
K-12th Physical Education Teacher and Athletics Coach The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as K-12 Physical Education Teacher and Coach.. All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website., mission and commitment to DEIB About Physical Education, and Athletics. Job Overview As a K-12 Physical Education Teacher, this person will work with the Physical Education team to develop skills-based curriculum and teach daily physical education classes as assigned. As an Athletics or Strength Coach, this person will coach at least two seasons, as assigned. They will report both to the Lower, Middle, and Upper School Heads of Physical Education and to the Director of Athletics. Chapin’s next K-12 Physical Education teacher and coach will be: An educator and coach who demonstrates a commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development who has A genuine passion for the education of young people through sports, fitness, and wellness, and a dedication to the success of each student and athlete Superb collaboration skills that allow for building relationships with people of all backgrounds, and communicate effectively with many different stakeholders The ability to utilize proven, research-based strategies for classroom management, lesson planning, instructional delivery, and the inclusion of technology The ability to develop and teach a skills-based physical education curriculum, including sport, fitness, and wellness in K-12 as assigned A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history, and who Has a demonstrated ability to teach students across many different stages in development, from many different backgrounds, with many different learning styles, and of many different abilities and skill levels Addresses the needs of individual students and modeling inclusive teaching practices An educator who actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by Collaborating with other faculty to infuse wellness into the life of the school Aligning with our mission ‘to empower a diverse, ambitious, and resolute community of young women to thrive and lead’ while honoring the variety of gender identities our students hold Having a critical eye to issues of equity and inclusion, including an understanding of how one's own identity plays a role in the classroom and on the field A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning who Communicates effectively with students, co-teachers, athletes, and coaching team on a regular basis and communicating with families as needed Has excellent leadership skills, modeled by adhering to the same expectations athletes are held to, displaying a positive attitude, participating eagerly, and is a source of motivation and inspiration Has the ability to assess the skill level of athletes during tryouts and throughout the season, and making equitable decisions about appointing positions, playing time, strategy, and practice times Prioritizes the safety of students and athletes above all else Required A physical education degree AND/OR 3+ years physical education teaching or fitness experience with a demonstrated understanding of elementary, middle, and upper school students. Attain all required certifications prior to working with student-athletes (including but not limited to concussion education, First Aid certification, and CPR certification) Experience coaching (athletics team or strength & conditioning) middle AND/OR upper school aged athletes Preferred Experience instructing fitness and wellness with middle and upper school students * Sports offered: (most offered at the Middle and Upper School levels) Fall: Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Tennis Winter: Basketball, Swim, Indoor Track & Field, Squash, Fencing Spring: Lacrosse, Track & Field, Softball, Badminton, Golf Contact Information
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Company Description: The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as Upper School Equity Coordinator, Teacher, and Advisor. Chapin’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): All Chapin students and professional community members are valued and appreciated for their unique identities, including their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and interests. We expect Chapin faculty to employ culturally informed, equity-focused teaching practices in order to reach all students and ensure they are known and understood. Each individual belongs to and is an integral part of our affirming and joyful learning community. To support this commitment, Chapin actively seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. |