Details
Posted: 26-May-22
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Athletics/PE
Browne Academy, located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a diverse coeducational independent school enrolling students preschool three through eighth grade. Founded in 1941, Browne Academy inspires and empowers students through extraordinary academics to be life-long learners prepared to thrive in a global community.
Browne Academy is seeking a dynamic and innovative physical education teacher and coach to join our team for the 2022-2023 school year. We are seeking a compassionate, flexible, and creative individual with teaching experience in the field. Our ideal candidate knows how to connect with students and develops fun and effective PE programs. This person will work closely with students, teachers, and administrators to support Browne’s mission by promoting the core values of excellence, diversity, character and community in the educational and personal experience of each child. The teacher should possess a deep understanding of the physical development of children pre-school 3-8th grade. Interested candidates please send a cover letter and resume to Athletic Director Stephen Alabi at salabi@browneacademy.org
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement the current curriculum which promotes grade-level standards in physical fitness
- Instruct students on the basic techniques needed to play team sports and other recreational activities
- Model and teach the importance of living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity
- Monitor and document student participation and progress
- Collaborate and coordinate with teaching team to ensure consistency within the program
- Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment
- Coach a minimum of one season of middle school athletics
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- MA of Ed preferred, but not required
- Experience teaching physical education, preferably in an independent school setting
- Have a deep understanding of the physical development of children
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills