Physical Education Teacher, Grades Nursery - 5

Greenwich Country Day School seeks a Physical Education Teacher for Grades Nursery - 5. The successful candidate will foster a lifelong love of physical exercise and instill a value of a healthy lifestyle in children. The role involves planning lessons, coaching interscholastic sports, and collaborating with colleagues. A passion for learning, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are essential.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or demonstrated professional competency
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching and coaching experience with elementary school-aged boys and girls
• Knowledge of a variety of sports and the ability to break down each sport into age-appropriate activities
• Experience coaching or playing team sports at the secondary and collegiate level
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with a wide range of skill levels in athletics
• Experience with inquiry-based learning or project-based learning
• A passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community
• Willingness to take on multiple roles within the school
• Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust professional development program
• Reimbursement for graduate school tuition
• Substantial need-based financial aid program
• Transportation support and accommodations
• Introduction to the local area for out-of-region interviewees