MMI Preparatory School seeks an innovative and qualified Middle and Upper School teacher to
join our Physical Education and Wellness faculty for the 20-21 AY.  Candidates should have a
strong physical education and fitness background with an equally strong commitment to student
development and success.  The position will involve teaching students in grades 6 to 12 while
also leading co-curricular activities and/or coaching athletics.   The successful applicant will be a
motivated individual with a keen interest in encouraging and inspiring students.

The ideal candidate will have strong content knowledge with a passion for teaching, a desire to
be an active participant in shaping an innovative curriculum, and a willingness to experiment
with learning methodologies that enable students to take ownership of their learning.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches content and skills in physical education and health/wellness to middle and upper school students.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and supervision at all times.
• Oversees and fosters the academic, social, and character development of each student.
• Develops and maintains long range and daily instructional plans for each course using a variety of teaching and assessment tools and strategies.
• Integrates technology seamlessly into teaching strategies and practices.
• Develops lessons that promote problem solving, creative thinking, collaboration and effective communication skills while encouraging risk-taking in learning and modeling life-long learning.
• Actively involves students in the classroom through group work, project-based learning, exploration, questioning, discussion, and other cooperative teaching techniques.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student conduct with cooperation of the school administration.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in school and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on the individual student's progress.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.
• Acts as a Class Advisor/Homeroom Teacher to encourage and develop social cohesion within the grade level assigned.