Position Overview

The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for delivering the physical education program to all Woodland School students using curriculum and teaching strategies consistent with Woodland’s mission, core values, and curriculum guidelines.  This work is done in collaboration with two other PE teachers.  Woodland is a member of the West Bay Athletic League (WBAL) where 4th-8th grade students actively participate in four athletics seasons each school year.

Overview of Woodland School

Located just west of Stanford University, Woodland School is an independent day school that offers a joyful approach to learning in a diverse, respectful, and inclusive environment for approximately 300 students in early childhood through eighth grade. Woodland is a small school with a big heart.

Woodland School specializes in education that inspires students by nurturing each individual’s voice, intellect, and character. With an emphasis on inquiry-based and student-centered learning, children are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners. Our students’ innate sense of wonder is the foundation of learning at Woodland School. 

Woodland School’s faculty create a school environment that is as supportive and nurturing as it is challenging, and they embody the core values of the school—integrity, curiosity, resilience, equity, respect, and stewardship. The teachers are themselves learners, constantly searching for ways to improve their practice. A robust professional development program supports the faculty by connecting them to the best practices in pedagogy, curriculum development, educational technology, and student assessment.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Woodland School seeks a dynamic teacher who has the following minimum qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience teaching students in Physical Education
• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Experienced at planning and implementing integrated curricula
• Demonstrates an interest in coaching after school athletics teams
• Committed to culturally responsive teaching
• Open and motivated to work collaboratively
• Understands child growth, development, and social needs
• Possesses strong communication and organizational skills
• Exhibits a strong commitment to working in a diverse, multi-cultural community

The Physical Education Teacher will perform all or some of the following duties:

• Teach physical education to Woodland School students using curriculum and teaching strategies consistent with Woodland’s mission, core values, and curriculum guidelines.
• Develop age and ability appropriate instruction that develops concepts of movement and body management.
• Develop an awareness of the components of fitness including aerobic capacity, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility.
• Focus on the concepts of teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Manage a wide range of student abilities and experience.
• Differentiate instruction for students based on individual needs so all students are appropriately engaged.
• Promote physical and emotional learning opportunities.
• Provide the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, and self-expression.
• Create character-building lessons focused on responsibility, positive social interaction, and group dynamics.
• Create an environment of respect that encourages students to take risks and strive to reach goals.
• Encourage social interaction and student appreciation of the successes and achievements of others.
• Encourage an appreciation for lifelong physical fitness, health, and wellness.
• Initiate and maintain timely communication with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues.
• Exhibit professional standards of attendance, punctuality, language, preparedness, and relationship to students, parents, faculty and administration.
• All other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Division Director

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The position can be physically demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance.

How to Apply

Candidates for this position must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three references (at least one recent supervisor is required).

Salary

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$105,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Woodland School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin in the administration of its educational or admission policies, financial aid distribution, or other school programs. Woodland School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity.