Middle School Physical Education Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

HNC - Chicago, IL 60654

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $54,820.00 - $64,696.00

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Educators at The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) are hired with the invitation and encouragement to be lifelong learners. FXW employs faculty who enjoy teaching, are progressive and innovative, love working with students, are great colleagues, and truly find joy in their profession. We expect an FXW faculty member to possess the necessary knowledge, teaching skills, character, and commitment to be productive members of the FXW community.

The FXW teacher will adhere to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of FXW School.

At FXW, we aspire that each teacher is successful. To do so, an FXW teacher will do the following:

• Utilize effective instructional strategies with students.
• Be willing to grow in their profession.
• Create and manage the classroom in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all.
• Embrace the FXW Mission and Charisms.
• Complete annual goals and seek professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a positive rapport with all members of the FXW community.
• Fulfill routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner.

Middle School Physical Education Program Description

At The Frances Xavier Warde School, the PE program provides students in Grades 4-Grade 8 with a curriculum based on the National and State Physical Education Standards from 2024 that encourages physical activity and the development of skills in the major sports. Students actively participate in games, activities and sports play that contribute to their growth, development, and socialization skills. The teacher facilitates structured activities which provide a variety of learning experiences to meet the needs of all students.

There is a special focus on social emotional growth, fostering problem solving, teamwork, good sportsmanship and healthy life habits. The curriculum encourages students to develop their physical literacies and skills across a wide variety of activities and movements.

The Physical Education teacher is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all children in their care. The teacher must possess the knowledge and theory to instruct Physical Education while using age-appropriate methods and procedures.

• Complete the required new hire paperwork and mandatory Archdiocese training.
• Must clear Background Check/Fingerprints.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies.
• Required to attend additional training classes as designated by the Security Operations Manager, Security Lead, Security Supervisor, and/or FXW administrative staff.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education and physical education.
• A valid, issued State of Illinois teaching certificate is preferred.
• A master’s degree in a curriculum area is preferred.

A candidate must demonstrate:

• The ability to establish collaborative relationships with co-teacher/teaching staff.
• Strong interest to teach in an inclusive faith-based school and comfortable teaching a Religion Curriculum – either Catholic or Interfaith in subject matter.

The Teacher reports to the Campus Principal and will be supervised, evaluated, and mentored by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal. Other key relationships include campus leadership, Head of School, other teachers and administrators, staff, students and parents.

• Standing and Movement:
  Middle school teachers frequently stand for extended periods while teaching, and they need walk around the classroom and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Clear Communication:
  Teachers must speak clearly and project their voice to be heard by students, as well as understand the speech of others.
• Visual Acuity:
  Teachers must see details of objects at various distances, including those within a few feet and those further away.
• Hearing:
  Teachers must hear sounds and distinguish between them and focus on one source of sound while ignoring others.
• Fine Motor
  
  Skills:
  
  Teachers may need to use their fingers…