Leave Replacement, Wellness Teacher, Grades K–8

Leave Replacement, Wellness Teacher, Grades K–8

Responsibilities:

• Leading or co-teaching classes in the context of an integrated curriculum
• Increasing the skill set of students to further their understanding of the importance of all aspects of wellness and the role it plays in other disciplines
• Working to ensure academic excellence by fully knowing students and adapting curriculum to meet their needs
• Collaborating with a team of teachers in the design and implementation of an integrated curriculum
• Keeping careful anecdotal and assessment records and using them to write accurate, comprehensive reports
• Fulfilling all duties, responsibilities, and commitments as outlined in the school’s Guidebook and the organization’s code of conduct

Qualifications/Requirements:

• B.A./B.S. degree or an equivalent degree or educational qualification from an accredited college or university
• Strong communication abilities, including speaking and writing
• Wide-ranging intellectual and educational interests
• Commitment to equity and justice including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Spanish
• At least two years of full-time teaching experience in K-8 public or independent schools beyond student teaching
• K-8 physical education teaching experience
• Health education teaching experience
• Familiarity with new technologies

Please apply directly: http://apply.interfolio.com/125606

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