Physical Education (PE) Teacher

Charlottesville, VA

Are you passionate about promoting physical fitness, health and teamwork among students?  Mountaintop Montessori seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic PE teacher to join our team.  The position is part-time.  It would begin as soon as possible and run until the end of the school year (June 14), with the possibility of renewing for the following school year. 

About Our School:  Mountaintop Montessori provides the greater Charlottesville community with an exceptional and authentic Montessori education, serving children and families from infancy through adolescence. Our campus is home to year-round programming in which children thrive through experiential learning, interactions with the natural world, and collaborative discovery. Our campus is a 9-acre classroom, including multiple gardens, a greenhouse, an outdoor amphitheater, and an art studio.

Salary Range: 22-25 K
Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:15-4:00 

Job Description:  The PE teacher plans, organizes and delivers lessons to promote physical activity among students ranging in grade level from Kindergarten to 6th grade.  Participation, cooperation and skill acquisition are the focus of the work in the PE curriculum. Flexibility is critical to this position as curricula needs to be adapted to the various physical abilities of each student. As the PE teacher at Mountaintop, you will:

1. develop and implement curriculum according to Montessori philosophy and state and national standards.
2. instruct and lead the students.
3. assess and evaluate student progress, as well as inform parents and guides of that progress.
4. be responsible for the safety and supervision of students.
5. maintain materials and the class environment, as well as keep necessary records and inventory.
6. meet professional requirements designated by licensing, VDOE, and the Mountaintop employee handbook.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field is preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and fitness concepts.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting is preferred. 

• A working knowledge of a variety of sports and movement activities and state physical education requirements.

• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students.

• Ability to manage and maintain confidentiality.

• Must pass a criminal background check.

We offer:
Competitive salary 
Professional development opportunities
A supportive and respectful work environment

Interested applicants should e-mail a resume to Janice Chapman, Director of Lower School, at jchapman@mountaintopmontessori.org

Mountaintop is committed to offering equal opportunities in all of its enrollment and employment practices. Mountaintop does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, family makeup, marital status, age, socio-economic level, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, learning style, or any other protected category. Mountaintop is committed to ensuring that non-discrimination applies to all areas of enrollment and employment.