What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Physical Education Teacher, Elementary/Lower - Short-term Leave coverage position at LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO?
Latin School of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Physical Education Teacher (Junior Kindergarten–Fourth Grade) to provide short term leave coverage from January 5–March 13, 2026. The Lower School PE substitute will help teach five PE classes each day and support one recess duty and one lunch duty.
Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces the 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 an aspiring lower school educator who has a passion for exploring teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.
Compensation: $170 per day, 7:45am-3:45pm Monday-Friday
What you’ll do as an Assistant PE Teacher:
- Assist the Lead PE Teachers and students in day-to-day classes
- Help promote a safe, clean, and orderly environment for children
- Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and families
- Assist with technology; Update the physical education website
- Organize and maintain inventory of equipment
- Depending upon your interest and skills, and in collaboration with the lead teacher you may also have opportunities to:
- Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum in physical fitness, movement, and health
- Assist in grading as well as student evaluation and documentation under the direction of the lead teacher
- Bachelor’s degree or higher is required
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in a physical education, fitness, or health-related educational setting
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion of students and fellow faculty
- Dedicated to your personal learning and professional development
- Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and stressful situations
- Positive, enthusiastic outlook
- Works well as a team member, able to share feedback and communicate clearly
- Able to independently manage, monitor and safely transition a group of 20 – 25 students.
- Ability to reliably attend to and support students and teachers throughout the day.
- Please submit a cover letter in addition to a resume as part of your application
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand and walk for long periods at a time
- Able to climb multiple flights of stairs
- Able to lift and move up to 20 lbs
- Able to speak clearly so listeners can understand; able to understand others
- Able to see details of people and objects more than a few feet away
- Able to complete fine motor tasks neatly
Latin School embraces the diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.
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