Physical Education And Health Teacher K-5

Physical Education and Health Teacher K-5
Position: Physical Education Teacher (K-5) and Health (3-5)
Wildwood School is an urban, coed, college-preparatory, K-12 school in West Los Angeles recognized for its innovative practices, progressive pedagogy, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The school enrolls 728 students in three divisions on two campuses. Wildwood School's deep commitment to ongoing professional development feeds a renowned Outreach Center that has provided programming for public and independent school teachers, administrators, and trustees in over 16 states and eight countries. Wildwood School is also a founding member of the Mastery Transcript Consortium.
Wildwood School is seeking a skilled, creative, and dynamic teacher who enjoys working with young children and is well-versed in early childhood development. Our current opening for a K-5 teacher calls for an educator who is eager and excited to be part of a collaborative learning environment. An individual with knowledge and passion for literacy and mathematics K-5 is key to ensuring students develop the necessary knowledge and skills to apply their learning in new and creative ways.
Essential Skills
Wildwood teachers are expected to utilize innovative and engaging teaching practices to ensure all students achieve high academic standards. Using research-based best practices, meaningful technology tools, and an inquiry-based approach to learning, teachers guide students to question, explore, and analyze the world around them. The ability to collaborate with colleagues and promote high levels of discourse between students is essential. The ideal candidate is globally-minded, possessing the knowledge and understanding, as well as, the skills, values, and attitudes of a global citizen. Ideally, they are well-versed in integrated curriculum practices, project-based learning, design thinking, and systems literacy. Having experience with mastery-based learning and the application of assessments and evaluations within curriculum planning and teacher development is of great importance.
Wildwood teachers are self-navigating professional learners and life-long learners in their craft. They are advocates for learners and learning, and they are dedicated and active participants in the life of the school.
Ideal candidates will have:

• 3+ years of experience in teaching elementary PE and Health
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Demonstrated at least 100 hours of professional development in the field of education

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Educate students in developing an understanding of the human body, healthy lifestyle, motor skills and movement knowledge, social and personal skills.
• Teach a health curriculum that focuses on physical health, mental/emotional health, and social health.
• Building positive relationships with colleagues through regular meetings and communication.
• Assisting students in developing and maintaining acceptable levels of physical fitness.
• Supporting daily lesson activities by demonstrating skills, supervising students, providing equipment, and evaluating performance.
• Teaching students a variety of basic movement and manipulative skills necessary for physical activities.
• Promoting positive interactions and teamwork in a movement environment.
• Providing students with information and skills applicable to everyday living.
• Encouraging students to embrace and pursue a healthy lifestyle.
• Implementing an effective behavior management program consistent with other P.E. teachers.
• Evaluating student progress and writing assessments
• Ensuring instructional materials and equipment are readily available for lessons.
• Assisting with morning and afternoon student supervision, drop-off, and pick-up duties.
• Maintaining confidentiality guidelines related to students, parents, and Physical Education and Health activities.

To be considered for this position, a minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching PE and Health is required. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and committed to promoting the well-being of our students.
To learn more about Wildwood School, visit our website at www.wildwood.org.
Wildwood School is an equal-opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available people in every job.
Wildwood School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. Wildwood School also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.