Job Description
Job Details Job Location Latin Lower School - Chicago, IL
Position Type Full Time
Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range $31,405.00 - $31,405.00 Salary/year
Job Category Education
Description Latin School of Chicagoprovides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embracesdiversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who has a passion for exploring teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.
Latin School of Chicago is seeking an
Assistant Physical Education Teacher for grades junior kindergarten through fourth grade starting in Fall 2025. The Assistant Teacher program goals are to provide each Assistant Teacher with an authentic teaching and learning experience under the supervision of lead teachers. The starting salary for this full-time position is $31,405, with additional stipends available. A high-quality employee-only benefits package is included.
What you'll do as Assistant Teacher: - Assist the lead PE teachers and students in day-to-day classes
- Help promote a safe, clean, and orderly environment for children
- Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and families
- Assist with technology; Update the physical education website
- Organize and maintain inventory of equipment
- Depending upon your interest and skills, and in collaboration with the lead teacher you may also have opportunities to:
- Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum in physical fitness, movement, and health
- Assist in grading as well as student evaluation and documentation under the direction of the lead teacher
Please submit a cover letter in addition to a resume as part of your application.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or higher is required
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in a physical education, fitness, or health-related educational setting
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion of students and fellow faculty
- Dedicated to your personal learning and professional development
- Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and stressful situations
- Positive, enthusiastic outlook
- Works well as a team member, able to share feedback and communicate clearly
- Able to independently manage, monitor and safely transition a group of 20 - 25 students.
- Ability to reliably attend to and support students and teachers throughout the day.
Physical Requirements: - Able to stand and walk for long periods at a time
- Able to climb multiple flights of stairs
- Able to lift and move up to 20 lbs
- Able to speak clearly so listeners can understand; able to understand others
- Able to see details of people and objects more than a few feet away
- Able to complete fine motor tasks neatly
- Able to type a minimum of 60 WPM
Latin School embraces the diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer. LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO
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