Hamden Hall Country Day School (Hamden, CT), a PS - Grade 12 private school serving 675 students, is seeking a full-time Lower School Physical Education Teacher. This position involves developing and implementing a comprehensive physical education curriculum that promotes students' physical fitness, motor skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The teacher will be responsible for creating engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and fostering a positive and active learning environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement age-appropriate lessons in partnership with PE co-teacher that cover a range of motor skills, games, and fitness activities for students in PreSchool - Grade 5.
• Create engaging and varied lesson plans to maintain student interest and promote participation.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment where all students feel comfortable participating and learning.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to support their development and encourage improvement.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for others.
• Promote a love for physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.
• Ensure a safe and supervised environment for all PE activities.
• Communicate with parents about their child's progress and participation in PE.
• Stay up-to-date on current best practices in PE instruction and curriculum development.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Additional duties: 

• Supervise morning arrival duty daily. 
• Attend faculty meetings and other school-related commitments.

To be considered, please submit your current resume and a cover letter to Lorri Carroll, Director of Lower School at lcarroll@hamdenhall.org, detailing your interest and experience for this role.

Hamden Hall Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or related field 
• Experience in lower school physical education
• Experience in coaching

About Hamden Hall Country Day School

Hamden Hall Country Day School is a PreSchool - Grade 12 co-educational Day School located in Hamden, CT. Enrollment is approximately 650 students from over 35 communities. Faculty is comprised of eighty-five full and part-time teachers. Three-quarters of the faculty hold advanced degrees. The student/faculty ratio: 7 to 1 and the average class size: 13.The campus is comprised of twelve acres located in Hamden, Conn., a residential community adjacent to New Haven. Eight major buildings including a science center, theater, and art studios including areas for ceramics, digital photography, and video production; three technology centers, library, and music suite with choral and instrumental practice rooms and classrooms.Thirty-acre athletic complex one mile north of the main campus. The Beckerman Athletic Center is a $12.5 million, 65,000-square-foot facility. Includes natatorium, three basketball courts with an elevated jogging track, fitness center, multipurpose aerobics room, locker rooms, student lounge, and study center.

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