Are you passionate about inspiring young learners to develop healthy habits for life? We are seeking a dedicated Beginning and Lower School Wellness Teacher (Physical Education/Health) to create and deliver a dynamic wellness curriculum for Preschool through 5th-grade students. In this role, you will design engaging lesson plans, foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment, and assess student progress. Collaborating with faculty and staff, you will play a key role in promoting students' physical, emotional, and social well-being. If you’re an enthusiastic educator committed to shaping the next generation’s wellness, we’d love to hear from you!

Application Requirements:

1. 1. Complete application with a cover letter on employment page of catlin.edu
      • https://secure5.saashr.com/ta/CGSG21.careers?careerssearch
   2. Cover Letter Required
   3. Resume Required

Salary and Benefits:

•  $53,200 - $96,080/year
  • Compensation will be determined based on experience and education level, in accordance with the Faculty Salary Scale.
• Competitive benefits package (learn more: School Benefits).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a comprehensive, progressive Health & Wellness/Physical Education program aligned with best practices and national standards.
• Create engaging, differentiated lessons in physical education and health while fostering a supportive, inquiry-based classroom environment.
• Assess student learning and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Work with other Wellness Department PS-grade 12 to plan and align Health and Wellness curriculum and instruction
• Maintain strong communication with families through updates, conferences, and meetings.
• Participate in faculty meetings, student support sessions, and community activities.
• Supervise students during recess, field trips (including overnights), and non-class times.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including maintaining certifications and meeting training requirements.

Qualifications:

• Required: BA/BS or equivalent four-year degree in education
• Preferred: MA/MS in PE and/or Health Education, preferred
• At least three years of teaching PE/Health at the early/elementary education level

Diversity and Inclusion:

Catlin Gabel is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals from historically underrepresented communities in independent schools. We believe in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our community.

Timeline:

• Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

• The tentative start date for this position is August 2025.

Application Requirements:

1. 1. Complete application with a cover letter on employment page of catlin.edu
      • https://secure5.saashr.com/ta/CGSG21.careers?careerssearch
   2. Cover Letter Required
   3. Resume Required

Qualifications:

• Required: BA/BS or equivalent four-year degree in education
• Preferred: MA/MS in PE and/or Health Education, preferred
• At least three years of teaching PE/Health at the early/elementary education level

About Catlin Gabel School

Catlin Gabel School is a coeducational, independent day school located on 54 acres in the West Hills neighborhood of Portland, Oregon formed in 1957 by the merger of the Catlin Hillside School, which had been founded as Miss Catlin’s School in 1911, and the Gabel Country Day School, whose roots extend to 1859 with the founding of The Portland Academy. The campus itself is a former farm with beautiful trees, fields, and plantings that has been modernized and upgraded over the years with new and renovated buildings that blend in with the natural surroundings. We offer a broad and challenging curriculum based on a progressive philosophy with small classes designed to educate the total person, incorporating the academic along with the arts, physical education, and a strong sense of community service. The school enrolls nearly 740 students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade and has 100 faculty members committed to diversity among students, faculty and staff. Catlin Gabel is an equal opportunity employer.

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