Preschool and Lower Enrichment Faculty P.E.

Academy of the Sacred Heart is currently accepting résumés for a Preschool and Lower School Enrichment Teacher (P.E.) View Full Job Description>>

Description

The Preschool and Lower School Enrichment Teacher (P.E.) is directly accountable to the Preschool and Lower School Division Head and works in partnership with administration, faculty, students, and parents to ensure the life of the school reflects the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education.

This faculty member implements curriculum, manages the classroom environment, supports student growth and development, and communicates effectively with families. The role includes participation in student life and school programs, collaboration with colleagues and counselors, and active engagement in the Christ-centered mission of the school. Faculty are expected to participate fully in school events and ongoing professional development.

• Responsibilities:
• Implement current best practices using the updated online SPARK program for grades 1-4
• Stay current with best practices by attending professional development when available and
  by exploring P.E. sites, such as P.E. Central, YouTube, and Pinterest
• Stay current with monthly Pangrazi webinars on classroom management and with new
  games using technology
• Develop and plan lessons for Prek and K by using guidelines in SPARK
• Develop leadership skills by appointing a leader of the day in classes for grades 1-4
• Organize teams for intramurals for grades 1-4, post schedules for all tournaments, and hold
  games during morning recesses
• Support global education by designing games to meet this goal; example: Olympics
• Register Sacred Heart and organize the classes to support Kids Heart Challenge and that of
  Goal 3: help those who need me. (American Heart Association)
• Register Sacred Heart and organize the WWSA - Sport Stacking event
• Devise and practice dances in P.E. for the annual Conge celebration; supervise dances during Conge
• Organize and practice for the annual Faculty vs. 4th grade kickball game
• Organize Field Day and practice games for the end-of-the-year Field Day culminating event
  for Preschool and Lower School
• Develop specific playground rules in order to create a safe environment for the children to
  enjoy the playground equipment during recess
• Order and monitor the recess equipment and replace when necessary
• Order and keep accurate inventory of the P.E. equipment necessary for a successful P.E.
  program for preschool - 4th grade students
• Update content in Enrichment Hub monthly to showcase teaching and learning
• Collaborate, plan for, and facilitate bi-monthly Third and Fourth Grade Club Period
• Work collaboratively with classroom and enrichment teachers to integrate Preschool and
  Lower School Global Education Competencies into curriculum
• Assist with Conference Care during Parent Teacher Conferences

Applicants should click the online Employee Application button (Preschool/Lower School) and will be prompted to upload the following:

• Cover letter indicating why they are particularly interested in and qualified for the position.
• Current résumé.
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references from current and/or former direct supervisors. (We will obtain permission from candidates before contacting references.)