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Posted: 15-Mar-24
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Type: Contract
Categories:
Athletics/PE
St. Mark’s Episcopal School is conducting a search for a dynamic educator to serve as a physical education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. At St. Mark’s, physical education is focused on teaching children how to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Emphasis is placed on each child putting forth his or her own best effort to strengthen endurance, enhance flexibility, and develop muscular strength. Ideal candidates will
thrive in mentoring children, partnering with parents, and will uphold the mission of the school with pride. In addition to teaching responsibilities, physical education teachers coach middle school athletics and lower school sports.
St. Mark’s, established in 1979, is a coeducational parish day school, serving students from age two through Grade 8 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The foundation of St. Mark’s program is to provide students with balanced exposure to academics, arts, athletics, and spiritual life.
Qualified candidates should have the following competencies:
- Work collaboratively with staff across all school divisions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professional and polished interpersonal skills to build strong relationships.
- Motivate and support students with character development.
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment to PK2-8th grade students.
- Ability and willingness to coach a variety of sports.
- Collaborating with the PE/Athletic department for lesson planning and professional development.
- Communicating regularly and honestly with parents.
Professional Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in physical education or related experience.
- State Certification or Statement of Eligibility.
- Previous teaching and/or coaching experience.
- Current Florida Commercial Driver’s License or willingness and ability to obtain such a license within
the school year.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Jon Payne, Director of Athletics, at jpayne@stmarkspbg.org.
For more information on St. Mark’s Episcopal School, visit our website at stmarkspbg.org.
About St. Mark's Episcopal School
St. Mark’s Episcopal School, a PK2 through eighth grade parish day school serving approximately 450 students, is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The School develops individual potential through passionate teachers and its exemplary academic, fine arts, and athletic programs. Service to others and the development of values essential to live a life of purpose are woven into the daily life of the School. The School’s mission of providing an academically enriched program in a nurturing Christian environment is the Episcopal way.
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