K-5 Physical Education Teacher - Part-time

St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School is seeking a Physical Education Instructor. The St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School located in Watertown, Mass, is a child-centered American-Armenian Institution committed to academic excellence. The school is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE). Responsibilities - Design, plan, and implement student-centered lessons that demonstrate a deep understanding of the academic discipline, curriculum, instruction, child development, and best practices, aligned with the goals and mission of SSAES. - Establish and implement expectations for student safety and conduct; and procedures and routines, consistent with School policies. - Assess student performance and engagement, including academics, behavior, and social-emotional needs, while communicating directly with students, colleagues, and families both formally and informally when necessary. - Oversee and serve as the primary contact between home and school as an advisor to a small group of students. - Collaborate with all SSAES employees as appropriate. - Participate in and contribute to an adult learning community by engaging in meetings, discussions, committees, task forces, and professional development. - Complete administrative tasks and coverage duties as assigned (student supervision, attendance, reporting, documenting curriculum, report card grades, etc.) - Utilize feedback and reflection to improve practice and performance. - Ensure that respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belong, social-emotional learning, and academic excellence are emphasized as core values of the School - Participate in school community activities. - Meet expectations as defined by the SSAES Employee Handbook. Qualifications: Master’s Degree required in Physical Education preferred. Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and other adults. Strong communication skills, including experience in writing student comments and other school-related documents. ​​High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in teaching and learning & experience in working in a culturally diverse community. Demonstrated interest in ongoing professional development and innovative practices that support student growth. Ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment. Skill in differentiating instruction. Maintain focus and adaptability in an energetic and, at times, loud environment. Effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflict with students and families in a timely manner. Proficient or the ability to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the School, such as RenWeb or GoogleClassroom. Physical Requirements: - The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 45 minute periods of time. - The ability to regularly walk on and travel across variable surfaces (e.g. level flooring, stairs, turf, gravel, asphalt, etc.). - The ability to lead, supervise and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including all indoor and outdoor areas), including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of emergency. - The ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down in order to support students. - The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience. Please include three references from previous employers or educators. Applications can be sent to careers@ssaes.org. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.