Job Details
Job Location
Latin Middle School - Chicago, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Job Category
Education
Description
Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.
Latin School of Chicago is seeking a Middle/Upper School Physical Education Teacher starting in fall 2024. Our ideal candidate will possess the desire to contribute to a dynamic team of professionals in the promotion of lifelong fitness, wellness, and overall enjoyment of being physically active; demonstrate positivity, optimism, and the ability to support students in a risk-safe environment; and be adept at teaching in a manner that fosters skill development, refinement, and mastery while understanding and meeting the needs of a variety of learning styles.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and guidance to students in physical activities
• Create lesson plans based on Latin standards and policies and state regulations
• Track student progress including complications and injuries
• Prepare and maintain equipment for student use as needed
• Teach students about proper techniques of different types of physical activities
• Coaching opportunities may also be available

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Education is preferred. Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education (PE) or related field is required.
• Experience teaching PE at the Middle and High School level
• Experience in curriculum development
• Lifeguard certification
• Aquatics background is preferred
• Current CPR certification

Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.