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Position Description:

Ravenscroft School is an all gender independent day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,205 students enrolled in grades preschool through 12th grade.

We are looking to welcome a Physical Education Teacher into our community of educators that actively strive to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. Our candidates should demonstrate empathy, knowledge and an understanding for the diverse backgrounds in our community; place an importance on genuine and authentic connections with students, faculty, staff and parents; be able to work collaboratively with team members of diverse backgrounds; and have the capacity to model an attitude of unyielding curiosity and a growth mindset. 

Paramount to fulfilling our mission is the commitment to nurturing a young person’s individual potential. Our Physical Education teacher must have an in-depth understanding of teaching physical education to Lower School and Middle School aged students, and be committed to our educational commitment to comprehensive student wellness.

The individual should prioritize relationship building with colleagues, students, and their families. Collaboration will include being able to establish an effective working relationship with the Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs and the Chairs of Physical Education. They must be able to exercise good judgment and comply with school standards as they relate to faculty conduct.

Reports to: Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs

Responsibilities:  

• The duties will include teaching physical education in the Lower School and Middle School
• Working cooperatively with other health and physical education teachers in planning and implementing a comprehensive program
• Establish and maintain standards of excellence for supervision and student engagement
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and administration as needed regarding social, emotional, and physical development of students
• Plan and ensure that curriculum and lessons are designed to meet the needs of multiple levels of skill and a wide range of learners
• Coaching sports in at least two seasons is required with strong preference for coaching at the Varsity level
• Flexibility to work in a wide variety of settings and shared facilities
• Having experience supporting social emotional learning inside and outside of the classroom; an eagerness and ability to support our Lead From Here curriculum
• Demonstrating cultural competence and the ability to connect with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and parents

The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Physical Education and/or Health
• Physical Education teaching experience is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with faculty team members are of paramount importance;
• Effective technology skills, including the ability to use our learning management systems (Canvas and Veracross);
• CPR certification and first aid training are required

About Ravenscroft

Ravenscroft School is an all gender independent day school in Raleigh, NC, with approximately 1,205 students enrolled in grades preschool through 12th grade. Ravenscroft School Mission Statement: "The Ravenscroft community, guided by our legacy of excellence, nurtures individual potential and prepares students to thrive in a complex and interdependent world."

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