Career Center

Physical Education: Long Term Substitute

Reports to the Head of Primary & Head of Middle School)

Posted: Nov. 1, 2023

Application Deadline: Open until filled  

Start Date: January 3, 2024

Evansville Day School (EDS), in partnership with parents, offers a student-centered, college preparatory program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student from Junior Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit. EDS was founded in 1946 and remains the only independent school in the southwestern Indiana (tri-state) region. The school enrolls approximately 280 students and boasts a 40-acre wooded campus, an impressively diverse student body, and 100% four-year college placement.

As with all positions at Day School, faculty hold much more than a job. Educators enjoy the opportunity to be part of an intellectual, interesting, and supportive learning community, with myriad ways to engage students, families, and colleagues, as everyone participates in the life of the school. All Day School faculty and staff are asked to focus their actions and decisions on what is best for the school and the students.

Job Description: The PK-8 Physical Education Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education at Evansville Day School  generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. The Physical Education Teacher records and maintains student information. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach P.E. classes to Grades Pre-K – 8
• Evaluate students’ growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare narrative reports
• Participate in faculty, divisional, and departmental meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, Head of Middle School, and/or Head of Primary School

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in education or related/relevant area
• Classroom or coaching experience
• Enjoys working with young people
• Innovative, flexible, relationship-focused
• Excellent work ethic, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Appreciation for the unique character and special demands of working at an independent school
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines, balance competing priorities, and maintain a sense of humor
• Passion for education and the EDS mission

Background: All employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check.

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Holly Ziemer, Assistant Head of School, at hziemer@evansvilledayschool.org.  Please include “P.E. Teacher” in the email subject line.

About Evansville Day School

Evansville Day School (EDS), in partnership with parents, offers a student-centered, college-preparatory program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student from Junior Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit. Founded in 1946, EDS is the only independent school in the southwestern Indiana (Evansville/tri-state) region and enrolls approximately 300 students. EDS boasts a 40-acre wooded campus, an impressively diverse student body, 100% four-year college placement, and a professional and innovative faculty and staff.

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