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 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.
All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website., mission and commitment to DEIB
About Physical Education, and 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