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NOW HIRING A PE/HEALTH TEACHER AND COACH for ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026

Alcuin School is excited to announce an opening for a dedicated and dynamic Physical Education/Health Teacher and Coach. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our students' physical development and athletic prowess, guiding them to reach their fullest potential in a supportive and challenging environment. If you're passionate about fostering healthy lifestyles and developing the next generation of athletes, we would love to hear from you.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Education/Health Teacher & Coach helps direct students’ physical activities in an environment that challenges each student to reach his or her fullest potential.

JOB SCOPE

Physical Education/Health teachers work closely with members in the department in creating and implementing the PE/Health curriculum. Collaboration on a day-to-day basis is needed for a successful PE/Health/Athletics program. Physical Education/Health teachers use best judgement for real time decision making during classes, practices, and competitions, striving to align with school and athletics mission statements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead teaches/assists in all levels of Physical Education classes
• Lead teaches all levels of Health classes
• Develops and implements all curricula
• Keeps records of parent communications and reports same to Director
• Maintains updated records of each student’s progress
• Serves as Head/Assistant Coach for sports teams as assigned
• Performs daily recess monitoring duties for Elementary and Middle School students
• Responsible for maintaining fields, gymnasium, and equipment
• Works cooperatively with classroom guides and assistants
• Prepares and submits required reports, including conference reports
• Participates in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, self-evaluation, and annual goal setting
• Strives to exhibit the behavior described in the Alcuin Standards of Faculty Excellence
• Communicates with parents, administrators, and student support staff concerning the emotional and physical well-being of students
• Creates, implements, and grades Physical Education/Health IB lesson plans and assessments as needed

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Attends community functions as detailed in the Staff Handbook
• Conducts conferences with parents
• Completes State mandated bus driver training
• Other tasks as assigned by Head of School or Athletic Director

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must pass Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to interact and communicate appropriately and professionally with parents, students, and colleagues
• Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications
• Must have ability to fully demonstrate physical skills required for lessons, activities and drills for PE classes and athletic teams
• Creativity in lesson planning and implementation
• Ability to motivate and inspire students

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Health, Sports Medicine, or related field

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position

BENEFITS

Full time faculty and staff at School are provided with the following benefits:

• High deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Alight
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Basic Life/AD&D Plan
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan
• 403b Plan
• Long Term Care (LTC) Plan
• Aflac
• Legal Shield

PAY RANGE

Pay is based on experience and is competitive with Independent Schools in the Dallas, Texas, area.

WORK SCHEDULE

Schedule: Generally, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. There may be some evening or weekend work. Holidays, Spring Break off unless work is required for a project, audit, etc.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Must be able to stand, walk, and run for several consecutive hours each day while participating with and engaging students in a wide variety of athletic activities
• Coaches in various weather conditions ensuring safety of students and spectators
• Requires evening and weekend work hours as well as travel for games and competitions

ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL

Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to respond.

Local Candidates only. No Search Firms please.

SUBMIT YOUR COVER PAGE AND RESUME TO : andy.silverman@alcuinschool.org and include the job title in the subject line.

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