Job Description

• Assist the lead PE teachers and students in day-to-day classes
• Help promote a safe, clean, and orderly environment for children
• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and families
• Assist with technology; Update the physical education website
• Organize and maintain inventory of equipment
• Depending upon your interest and skills, and in collaboration with the lead teacher you may also have opportunities to:
• Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum in physical fitness, movement, and health
• Assist in grading as well as student evaluation and documentation under the direction of the lead teacher

Please submit a cover letter in addition to a resume as part of your application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in a physical education, fitness, or health-related educational setting
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion of students and fellow faculty
• Dedicated to your personal learning and professional development
• Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and stressful situations
• Positive, enthusiastic outlook
• Works well as a team member, able to share feedback and communicate clearly
• Able to independently manage, monitor and safely transition a group of 20 – 25 students.
• Ability to reliably attend to and support students and teachers throughout the day.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand and walk for long periods at a time
• Able to climb multiple flights of stairs
• Able to lift and move up to 20 lbs
• Able to speak clearly so listeners can understand; able to understand others
• Able to see details of people and objects more than a few feet away
• Able to complete fine motor tasks neatly 
• Able to type a minimum of 60 WPM

Latin School embraces the diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.

About Latin School of Chicago

Since 1888, Latin has been committed to academic excellence in an environment that creates a life-long love of learning and supports students as they pursue their passions. Our school is home to students from throughout the city and suburbs and we value the variety of experiences that they bring to our learning environment. “Of Chicago” is more than a part of our school’s name – those words help to define the school itself.

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