Career Center

Part-time Lower School & Upper School PE Teacher

2022-2023

About Cascades Academy

Cascades Academy is an independent PK-12 day school with ~235 students located in the beautiful mountain town of Bend, Oregon.  The school was founded in 2003 and resides in award-winning facilities on a 53-acre campus located on the Deschutes River. The school’s unique mission weaves challenging academics with experiential learning within an engaged, vibrant community.

Cascades Academy values employees who are committed to our mission, are prepared to engage fully in a learning community, and are excited to bring their authentic selves to work. Cascades Academy’s culture is highly collaborative and puts what is best for students at the center of the work. Regularly named one of the Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon, our faculty and staff see each other as teammates and feel motivated to do their best work here. 

Cascades Academy strives to cultivate and maintain a supportive, inclusive community for all employees and actively promotes a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.  

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and are eager to consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities.

Position Summary

The school is seeking a positive and energetic physical education teacher to join us for the 2022-23 school year. 

The PE teacher works with grades PK-5 approximately 10 hours per week and grades 9-12 approximately 4 hours a week.  Exact days and times are determined once the hiring and the overall schedule are finalized.  This position may be combined with other part-time opportunities available at the school such as Athletic Director, coaching, or teaching auxiliary program classes. 

Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations for PE:

• Plan a program of study appropriate for the age, individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Use a variety of instructional methods and materials to fully engage students in the learning process, including supporting sensitive students who may require alternative activities in order to be successfully engaged
• Knowledge and application of the skill progression for many sports at many levels in a developmentally appropriate way
• Assess the accomplishments of students regularly and write reports of student progress
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning through positive management of classroom behavior
• Actively involve students in goal setting and the assessment process
• Take precautions to provide for health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
• Organize class and division-wide athletic events, such as Recess Runners and Sports Day
• Perform others duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2 years teaching elementary aged children
• Coaching or other PE teaching experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passion for promotion of physical development and proper exercise habits 
• Passion for teaching in a creative, integrated, and innovative way
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Strong relational skills and emotional intelligence
• Strong organizational skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to drive a 14-passenger bus
• A commitment to the "whole child" through age-appropriate, child-centered, experiential learning
• Appreciation and respect for diversity in all of its forms
• Advocacy around inclusion
• Commitment to experiential learning, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning
• Desire to be an active member of a vibrant community of students, families, and staff
• Knowledge of common tech platforms used in education, such as Blackbaud, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Integrity, sound judgment, self-confidence, collaborative spirit, and a sense of humor

Physical Requirements

• Requires mobility to traverse campus to accompany and assure the safety of children.  This may include moving between buildings multiple times throughout the workday and bending, squatting, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to consistently and clearly communicate with children, colleagues, and families.

Position Details

Application Instructions

To apply, please complete the application on our website, including your resume, cover letter, and at least 1 letter of recommendation. No phone calls, please.

It is the policy of Cascades Academy to provide equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental impairment, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other status protected by applicable law. Specifically, employment opportunities are and shall be open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their experience, aptitudes, abilities and training; advancement is and shall be based on the individual’s achievement, performance, ability, attitude and potential for promotion. 

Qualifications

• 2 years teaching elementary aged children
• Coaching or other PE teaching experience
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license