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Posted:
February 8, 2021
Location:
New York, New York
Salary:
Based on Experience and Educat
Type:
Full Time - Faculty

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls, educating students in Pre-K through 12. As part of an international network, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria", these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.


Physical Education/Swim Teacher
Full Time
Late August 2021

Position: Physical Education/Swim Teacher
Reports to: Head of Athletics and Wellness, Physical Education Department Chair
FLSA: Exempt
Date Updated: February 5, 2021

SUMMARY:
The Physical Education/Swim Teacher position is a full-time position for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. The Physical Education/Swim Teacher primarily works in the 55,000 ft2 Athletics and Wellness Center located at 406 East 91st Street as a part of the school’s Physical Education Team. He/she has primary responsibilities for the instruction of a quality physical education program (including land and aquatics based activities) to serve the Sacred Heart students.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and instruct physical education classes for PreK-12 students emphasizing safety, fun and skill development.
  • Lead and/or assist with introductory water safety and aquatics lessons for children PreK – 8th grade.
  • Supervise assistant teacher when teaching lower school PE classes.
  • Evaluate and assess student performance in physical education classes.
  • Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and parents about student progress.
  • Collaborate and participate actively in the work of the Department on innovative curriculum design and program development.
  • Participate actively in the school community, which includes coaching a minimum of two seasons with the Athletics department.
  • Maintain good professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
  • Commit to personal growth through active participation in professional development.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
  • Three years relevant teaching experience, with a proven history across different age ranges.
  • Swim instruction experience with a youth-based aquatics program, having gained American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification or similar qualification.
  • CPR, AED, First Aid and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), with instructor certification a plus.
  • A record of integrity and the ability to inspire students and athletes to perform at a high level
  • Strong leadership, motivational, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Computer literacy and technological proficiency
  • Effective classroom management skills
  • True passion for teaching
Strongly preferred:
  • Experience with a broad range of physical education classes including team sports, strength and conditioning, dance/rhythm and yoga.
  • Experience playing and/or coaching a team sport at the high school level; playing and/or coaching at the college level preferred.
  • This position may require the ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.


An equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse staff and faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.

Internal Number: 1228
About Convent of the Sacred Heart
The Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City’s oldest independent school for girls, established in 1881 by the Society of the Sacred Heart. Part of a worldwide network of over 150 schools committed to the mission of Sacred Heart education, the school is housed in two landmark buildings on 91st Street and Fifth Avenue. Since its inception, Convent of the Sacred Heart has been governed by a strong commitment to the education of the whole child, addressing her intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional development. Convent of the Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.
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