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Lowell School, a progressive school of approximately 330 students in NW Washington, DC, seeks a Physical Education Teacher to begin immediately. The Physical Education Teacher is a key member of the Physical Education team for both Primary and Middle School, and reports to the Primary School Director.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in physical education or a related field
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of teaching experience in the subject area
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of elementary and middle school-age students
• Understanding of best practices for instructing students in physical education
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to supervise students in and out of the classroom
• Ability to communicate in an effective, clear, and professional manner

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or co-teach physical education classes for preK–8 students
• Coach a team sport for three seasons (fall, winter, and spring)
• Engage in curriculum development and mapping
• Work collaboratively with the Athletic Director to support the athletic program of the school
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Assess and communicate the skill development of students
• Participation in the full life of the school

Lowell School requires all employees to be fully vaccinated unless they have a medical or religious exemption. Fully vaccinated includes boosters for which they are eligible (excluding the newest booster released in September 2023). Proof of COVID vaccinations will be needed during the onboarding process.

Lowell School is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates interested in applying should email a cover letter and resume to employment@lowellschool.org .

About LOWELL SCHOOL

Lowell is a dynamic, diverse, and welcoming school of 300 students from age three through 8th grade. Our philosophy emanates from the work of renowned educators John Dewey, Jean Piaget, Haim Ginott and current educational research. Our curriculum evolves from an understanding of the stages of cognitive, social/emotional, artistic, and physical development. It promotes active, collaborative learning with an emphasis on building conceptual understanding, promoting creative, critical and analytical thinking, and encouraging problem-solving. It facilitates not only the acquisition of strong basic skills, but also deep, conceptual understandings and is, thus, rigorous in the best sense of the word. Lowell's mission is to create an inclusive community of life-long learners in which each child is valued and respected. When provided with a stimulating environment, the guidance of teachers, and parental support, each child can become a motivated learner and a responsible citizen. Children arrive at Lowell as curious three-year-olds and leave as confident community members ready to thrive in our rapidly changing 21st century world. The campus is an eight-acre urban oasis tucked between 16th ...Street and Rock Creek Park in the Colonial Village neighborhood of Washington, DC. It provides a rich, natural environment for active, hands-on learning, including terraced gardens, tree-filled playgrounds, and a stream.

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