BERKELEY HALL SCHOOL MISSION:

Full-Time, On-Campus Position Founded in 1911, Berkeley Hall School is a Nursery through 8th grade non-sectarian, independent school in Los Angeles, California. Our mission is to “empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens.” We utilize a growth-mindset approach to learning, emphasizing character education based on our core values–Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Compassion.  

Berkeley Hall School actively seeks diversity in our administration, faculty, and student body. We approach teaching and learning in ways that are enriched by the variety of backgrounds and perspectives each person brings to create a community built upon relationships of awareness and trust.

Berkeley Hall School is looking for an energetic, knowledgeable, and dedicated Primary (1st–3rd grade) and 4th–5th Boys Physical Education Teacher. Candidates for this position embrace the BHS Physical Education mission to empower students to fulfill their God-given potential as lifelong movers through physical literacy.  They are expected to teach student athletes to make sense of a variety of factors in athletic environments to move with decisiveness, effectiveness, and efficiency, based on SHAPE America’s National Content Standards. This position provides an educational environment that is safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate.  

This position includes but is not limited to the following duties:

• Teaches PE Classes for primary (1st–3rd) grades and 4th–5th boys.
• Develops and delivers curriculum (scope & sequence) for all 5 sections, yearly plans, unit plans, daily plans, assessments that are age-appropriate and standards-based in collaboration with the Athletic Director, including plans for Human Development Units for 4th and 5th grade boys.
• Stays current on best practices and pedagogical approaches to teaching physical education.
• Monitors locker rooms for safety, student behavior, and cleanliness.
• Collaborates with PE & IM/MS Departments about curriculum alignment and implementation, rubrics and assessment, scheduling of facilities and activities, equipment, and major events.
• Maintains class webpages with up-to-date information and news.
• Proactively develops professional teaching practice through professional associations, education, reading, professional development, and contact with other schools, and stays current with the latest teaching and subject matter research and trends.
• Communicates with parents, as appropriate, regarding tardiness, absence, health, accidents, grades, materials, concerns, and discipline issues.
• Supports team sports through assisting with major components of field/court setup (e.g. lining field, bleacher placement, scoreboard setup), recruitment, uniform management, substituting as coach or scorekeeper for practices or games, stocking first aid kits, and other duties as needed.
• Assists with special projects in the Athletics Department—Assembly, Track Meet, and other projects.
• Plans and leads developmentally appropriate SEL and character education activities for students which align with BHS mission and core values.
• Actively engages in SEL and DEIB professional development and implementation.
• Cooperates with administration to ensure effective function of department and delivery of education to students.
• Participates in school-wide events and programs as needed (i.e., electives, coaching, club facilitation, advisory, outdoor education initiatives, admissions, house days, duties/ supervisions).
• Maintains First Aid/CPR & Lifeguarding and other certifications.
• Follows guidelines for fulfillment of duties as described in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree (required)
• Teacher certification (preferred)
• Three to five years’ coaching experience, preferably in a school setting, and management of teams
• Live Scan and TB Clearance
• A commitment to the mission and core beliefs of Berkeley Hall School

Skills

• Flexibility in lesson planning to accommodate student learning needs and long-term non-participation, and adjust for rain, fire, remote learning
• Energetic, quick-thinking, patient, loving demeanor towards children
• Has a working understanding of major sports including basketball, softball, swimming, soccer, tennis, football, volleyball, fitness, track and field
• Understands and implements age-appropriate classroom management strategies for PE
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, and encourages safety habits in organized game activities
• Exhibits and encourages a growth mindset
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Takes initiative and is a self-starter
• Thoughtfully and effectively communicates with colleagues, administration, students, and parents
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships; is a team player and puts relationships first
• Teaches with courage and emotional agility - a high level of emotional intelligence is required
• Moves through uncertainty and adversity with grace and balance
• Ability to give and receive feedback effectively and efficiently
• Commitment to BHS diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and GSuite
• Proficient in MacBooks, iPads, and associated applications and technologies

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly sits, talks, listens
• Be able to regularly lift and move 50+ pounds
• Regularly uses close, distance, and peripheral vision
• Regularly uses hands for fine manipulation and grasping
• Daily uses loud voice to communicate in outdoor environments
• Turns, bends, reaches, talks, hears, walks, runs, stands, kneels, and sits
• Ability to walk 60–acre campus throughout the day
• Exposure to environmental noise, heat, cold, wind, rain 

About Berkeley Hall School

Founded in 1911, Berkeley Hall School is a Preschool (age 3+) through Grade 8 non-sectarian, independent school in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It was founded by Leila and Mabel Cooper, who as educators and Christian Scientists founded the school to foster the unlimited potential of each of the students. Sitting atop 66 acres of the Santa Monica Mountains, BHS is the oldest PS-8, co-ed independent school in Los Angeles. Its campus is a serene retreat from the bustle of nearby neighborhoods, and embodies what Berkeley Hall School offers its approx. 300 students – a safe, supportive, and close-knit community. Our mission is to “empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens.” We utilize a growth-mindset approach to learning, emphasizing character education based on our core values – Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Compassion.

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