Assistant Physical Education Teacher K - 8
Appointment: .75 FTE, 10-Month Position
Work Environment: The Lillian and Betty Ratner Montessori School, founded in 1963, is a coeducational independent Montessori school for students aged 18 months through 8th Grade. As a chartered non-public school, Ratner is recognized as an ISACS accredited independent school, as well as an approved Jon Peterson Scholarship Provider. We offer small classes taught by a distinguished faculty and a rich program of academics, athletics and the arts. The school operates on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Pepper Pike, Ohio, a suburb on the east side of Cleveland. The Ratner Montessori School has won high regard in the Cleveland community for being exceptionally responsive to the individual needs of each student and for valuing diversity and inclusion to a superlative degree.
Job Description: The Lillian and Betty Ratner Montessori School is seeking an Assistant Physical Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The Assistant Physical Education Teacher is a member of the Co-curricular Team and reports to the Lead PE Teacher and the Head of School. Applicants for this position should also be prepared to function in an auxiliary role for other co-curricular classes: Art, Music and Spanish. This is a great opportunity to get classroom experience with dedicated faculty and a supportive school community. Ratner Montessori is proud of its significant commitment to Physical Education and its other co-curricular programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in Physical Education classes, Toddler through 8th Grade
- Develop students' physical skills, abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork.
- Develop and administer physical education classes consistent with school goals and objectives.
- Teach knowledge of, and develop skills and abilities in, physical fitness, coordination, agility, exercise, and sports.
- Develop students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and social skills; provide a safe and optimal learning environment; offer appropriate feedback regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
- Daily Morning Care- starting at 7:15am M-F
- Recess supervision
- Support in other Co-Curricular classrooms: Art, Music and Spanish.
- Assist with preparation of Athletic programming.
- Lesson planning and delivery of lessons
- Coordination with other professional staff members and participation in faculty meetings and committees.
- Active participation in the general school community.
Personal and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred.
- Experience or background in Physical Education and/or Coaching required.
- Experience teaching Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
- Knowledge of appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students.
- Flexibility in working with others.
- A growth mindset and an openness to feedback as the means of achieving personal and professional growth.
- Commitment to a school community.
- While preferred, no advanced knowledge of Spanish, Music or Art is required
- Knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and curriculum is not required; a sense of humor is!
Salary: Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.
The Lillian and Betty Ratner Montessori School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
Physical setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Pepper Pike, OH 44124: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person