LCDS seeks an experienced educator who genuinely enjoys working with Middle and Upper School
students and who holds him or herself to the highest professional standards. The successful
candidate will have demonstrated success in teaching Health & Wellness and Physical Education
classes, as well as coaching. The eventual hire will join a highly collaborative team of Physical
Education and Athletics professionals who are dedicated to outstanding teaching and learning
and who challenge students to exceed their goals - academically, athletically, and personally. The ideal candidate will be warm, collaborative, flexible, patient, and possessed of impeccable
professional presence and a positive attitude. Individuals from underrepresented groups are
especially encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the LCDS Employment Application with
references to Brenda Tarvin via email at tarvinb@lancastercountryday.org.

Responsibilities:
-Teaches two to three sections of Middle and Upper School Health & Wellness courses
- Teaches two sections of Upper School P.E. courses, including Body Fitness & Wellness and
Foundations of Fitness
- In partnership with P.E. and Health colleagues, designs and implements pedagogically
sound curriculum
- Supervises and helps maintain the state-of-the-art Rebert Fitness Center
- Serves as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for LCDS interscholastic athletics teams
OR
- Coaches a minimum of two seasons. Please refer to the LCDS website for details on open
coaching positions.
- Serves as an advisor for a group of 6-8 mixed grade Upper School students
- Collaborates closely with colleagues across disciplines
- Assesses students regularly, using assessment data to drive instruction
- Provides students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom
activities and student progress
- Performs daily operational duties as assigned, including study hall, lunch, recess, bus, or
circle monitoring
- Participates actively in the life of the school

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Health Education, or a closely related field;
Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of three years of teaching and coaching experience preferred
- Comfort with and enthusiasm for Middle School and Upper School students and their
unique developmental needs
- Commitment to an outstanding teaching practice, including continuous reflection,
innovation, and professional development
- Ability to communicate and partner effectively with parents and caregivers, administration,
and colleagues
- Commitment to create and sustain a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment for all
students
- Dedication to holistic student development and sportsmanship
- Desire to be part of building the larger school culture and community

About Lancaster Country Day School

Country Day School seeks to provide a rigorous, college preparatory academic program within a supportive environment, creating a community of outward-looking, lifelong learners. Challenging students to look at the world in new ways, LCDS has high academic and behavioral expectations of its students while providing extensive support to achieve those standards. Through especially close relationships between students and adults, the School encourages personal growth and trust, fostering confident, articulate, and thoughtful individuals who can deal with the complexities of the world and the rapid rate of technological and societal change. As a preschool - 12 school with 600+ students under one roof, LCDS encourages a close interaction between people of diverse backgrounds, striving to reflect the world as it truly exists, respect for self and for others, and a commitment to one’s contribution to society, are the hallmarks of a Country Day education. In addition to setting high expectations, the School urges both students and adults to find a proper balance, fulfilling their many obligations while maintaining a strong commitment to their own physical and emotional health. Please visit our website for more information about the school: http://www.lancastercountryday.org

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