The role of the Teacher (Physical Education), Elementary is essentially to build and maintain a successful Physical Education program within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conducive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry and in conjunction with the International Baccalaureate PYP program.
Responsibilities
The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, they must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head or indeed to the Cognita Regional Safeguarding Manager so that a referral can be made accordingly to the relevant third party services.
Relationships:
- Developing trusting and effective relationships with all children in the class and their parents
- Establishing supportive and positive working relationships with all other members of staff
- Becoming a presence across the whole school and a representative of it within its wider community
Educational Role:
- Developing and executing the preparation, planning and delivery of Physical Education and sports activities for students in the class
- Using a range and balance of teaching strategies
- Grouping strategies using a variety of different learning situations, including whole class, small group, partner work and individual work
- Building on student capabilities and differentiating to meet student needs
- Ensuring that the teaching environment is well managed and appropriately resourced
- Planning to ensure that students achieve are achieving by collecting and using information on student performance
- Planning which emphasizes connections among curriculum areas and explicitly focuses on trans-disciplinary skills and the essential elements of the IB program
- Planning in a collegial and professional manner with peers, showing respect, being prepared and on time, and adhering to the school wide meeting norms and team’s essential agreements at all times
- Involving students, parents and colleagues in the assessment process on a regular basis and as appropriate
- Involving students in shared reflection during, and at the end of, each unit, on a consistent basis
- Evaluating the program collaboratively with teaching partners, and parents and students as appropriate, using agreed flexible systems
Extended Professional:
- Contributing to the sports program and co-curricular activities program through relevant coaching expertise.
- Contributing towards the whole-school team spirit by taking every opportunity to promote the philosophy and policies of the Stamford American International School
- Taking responsibility for the class during times of emergency
- Supervising the children at break/lunch and other unstructured times
- Ensuring that the children are safe and secure at all times
- Communicating regularly and positively with parents via timely meetings, class webs, reports and conferences
- Attending overnight/s on Field Studies
Parents:
- Coordinating parent meetings where appropriate to review a students’ progress
- Coordinating efforts of parents to assist with class PE related duties or on sports trips
General
- Teaching any classes as deemed necessary
- To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management
Position Requirements
- Minimum 12 years of experience as a Physical Education teacher with relevant qualifications
- At least 12 years experience teaching in an IB PYP school.
- Curriculum development knowledge required
- Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Good references on request
- Proficient in using computers
- Demonstrates the Stamford Values – Integrity, Courage, Ingenuity and Compassion
Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent is required
- Current Teacher Certification
- Master’s degree in Education preferred
Contacts
- Other Stamford Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
- Parents and Students
- PTA
Working Conditions
- School Environment
- Working hours 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, plus occasional staff meetings and trainings
- School holidays are paid and free except staff days and training days (please refer to the website to see the school calendar with school holiday dates)
Terms of Employment
- Medical Benefits: Medical insurance provided where applicable
- Sick Leave/Hosp: 60 days hospitalization leave including 14 days sick leave
- Probation Period: 3 months from date of commencement
- Referee request: Required
- Background Check: Required
Stamford American International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment background checks are mandatory and appointments are strictly subject to confirmation that all reference and background checks are completed to the satisfaction of Cognita, Stamford’s parent organization.
We are an equal opportunity employer and disallow discrimination of age, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family status, pregnancy, marital status, medical or mental health history, physical characteristics or disability. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
