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Founded in 1972, The Mount Vernon School is a leading private school of inquiry, innovation, and impact.
Anchored in Christian values — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control — relationships at Mount Vernon are foundational to learning. Preparing students to be college ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders call us to lean into inclusion, diversity, equity, and action.
Creating and cultivating connections between all people, ideas, and sectors, the School welcomes all learners to wrestle with voices and perspectives that challenge our assumptions, biases, stereotypes, and privileges. Not allowing our differences to divide us requires each of us to engage in honest, vulnerable, and courageous conversations through empathy, reflection, examination, and action. Being real agents of change is a continuous journey.
Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, our trust in each other strengthens our sense of identity, autonomy, and interdependence. As a school of inquiry, innovation, and impact, we are committed to creating and sustaining a school culture where all members feel valued and safe, sharing their authentic selves to design a better world…together.
Summary
Mount Vernon School seeks an innovative and collaborative Lower School Physical Education Teacher and coach to serve students in Kindergarten - Grade 5. These students participate in PE daily to build fine and gross motor skills, enjoy exercise for a healthy lifestyle, and learn sportsmanship. Versatility, collaboration, and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. Availability to sponsor athletic, artistic, or academic teams/clubs is preferred.
The faculty at Mount Vernon are inquisitive, nurturing, flexible, and creative. They model lifelong learning for their colleagues and students. They involve themselves in areas of the School beyond their classroom walls. The teacher is responsible for fulfilling all of his/her responsibilities in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the School.
Roles & Responsibilities
Report directly to the Director of Physical Education & Health in collaboration with the Lower School administrative team
Be a curious and collaborative educator, dedicated to facilitating and encouraging the growth of students and colleagues
Provide meaningful, developmentally appropriate instruction in physical education using a variety of research-based and innovative teaching methods
Assess and report on student skill development through progress reporting and parent conferencing
Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to facilitate interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and project-based learning experiences
Demonstrate a high level of competency in multiple Mount Vernon Mindsets (Collaborator, Communicator, Creative Thinker, Ethical Decision-Maker, Innovator, and Solution Seeker).
Embody and advance the mission, vision, and norms of the School
Teaching Responsibilities
Knowledge of the curriculum (subject-specific and interdisciplinary connections) of courses being taught and of those throughout the program
Design and execution of well-planned lessons with appropriate connections within and outside of the classroom (with a focus on integration of subject areas, problem solving, and application)
Timely maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of each student’s performance and progress
Care and nurture for the social and emotional needs of each student
Effective, proactive, and timely verbal and written communication with students and parents pertaining to a child’s progress and needs as well as general information
Maintenance of an organized, inviting, and student-centered learning environment
Collaboration with colleagues in lesson planning as well as work on school-wide goals
Active search and participation in professional growth opportunities
Creation of differentiated lessons to match the needs of each student in the classroom
Participation on Research, Design, and Iteration teams and faculty meetings working toward school-wide goals
Participation in duties (e.g. lunch, enrichment and carpool) and others as assigned
Coaching Responsibilities
Build relationships with players that are foundational to success on and off the court or field
Support the mission of the School through athletics
Build a culture of sportsmanship, hard work, and discipline
Develop and implement proper practice plans
Possess exceptional motivational and organizational skills
Partner with coaching colleagues in team development and improved team performance
Communicate and correspond with parents frequently in-season
Serve as a positive role model
Participate in off-season training programs
Establish a working relationship with teachers and monitor student-athlete academic achievement
Current Pedagogical Influences include
Project-Based Learning
Design Thinking
Competency-Based Education and Standards-Based Grading
Comprehensive focus on knowledge, skills, and dispositions
Neuroscience and human development
. Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in physical education or a related field
Relevant Teaching/Coaching experience
Knowledge and experience with child development
Proficiency and facility with technological tools and platforms
Strong character with an absolute drive for excellence, a team-oriented spirit, and a commitment to meeting the learning and social-emotional needs of students
The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.