Position Opening: Middle/Upper School Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Athletic Director Type: Full-time faculty

Application Deadline: Until filled

Start Date: Aug. 6, 2024, for orientation

Maumee Valley Country Day School is seeking a self-starting, motivated, and organized person who has a passion for helping students grow and learn both in the classroom and through athletics. A strong candidate has experience in physical education teaching, coaching, and organizing athletic events and activities.

This position reports to the Head of Upper School and collaborates closely with the Athletic Director. As a full-time employee, the position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including, but not limited to, comprehensive health benefits, robust paid time off, paid life insurance, tuition remission, and professional development.

A Maumee Valley employee is a guide who orchestrates learning for students in ways that are engaging, challenging, and relevant. The successful candidate is a resourceful and innovative teacher who uses various pedagogical techniques to reach all learners. The community will feel safe, respected, and confident in the environment created by this candidate. We ask all of our employees to do the following:

Work collaboratively

Cultivate an environment of continuous growth

Place students at the heart of their practice

Nurture community through actions and attitudes

Exemplify personal and professional integrity

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Create and teach fitness and wellness classes at the Middle and Upper School level, including online and alternative learning options

Nurture and support an advisee group of between 8 and 12 Upper School students

Support our athletic program by providing strength and conditioning workouts, information about proper nutrition, and overall opportunities to grow our student-athletes

Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of events, transportation, communication, and other similar duties as requested by the Athletic Director

Serve as lead coach for at least one athletic season

Participate in the life of the school by attending athletic, arts, fundraising, and other school events

Chaperone school functions, such as dances and school trips, as needed

Participate on committees and task forces as needed

Sponsor student clubs and activities as needed

Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues

Meet performance goals established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning

Actively engage in personal and professional work in support of the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

Works independently with minimum supervision

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Skills and Competencies:

Passion for and knowledge of current best practices in K-12 physical education, physical fitness, and overall wellness

Sense of humor and demonstrated success working with adolescents

Flexible and adaptable

Facility with experiential education

Ability to differentiate instruction

Ability to design units and lessons with a backward design framework, such as Understanding by Design

Ability to collaborate within and between departments to both advance the departments’ goals and to build interdisciplinary learning opportunities

Proficient in technology, including Arbiter Scheduling Systems, or ability to learn

Credentials:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; master’s degree, relevant coursework, or relevant professional experience preferred

Experience in teaching physical education and health or equivalent experiences working with students ages 13-18, preferred

Coaching experience, preferred

Ability to obtain a Pupil Activity Permit through the Ohio Department of Education

Faculty: Must be willing and able to secure an Ohio Permanent Non-Tax Certificate or Professional Teaching License. The school will support you in obtaining this once you are hired. However, it must be secured within the first six months of employment for compliance purposes.

Background check

All Maumee Valley employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check and confidentiality agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, ancestry, or citizenship, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We value a diverse workforce.

Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may discuss this with their supervisor or the Head of School.

Our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning

As Maumee Valley Country Day School approaches the 140th anniversary of its founding, it remains the preeminent educational institution in northwest Ohio. It is the only accredited, coeducational, nonreligious, and independent school in the area and attracts families from northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan, and nations worldwide. Enrollment is about 470 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th Grade. We prepare students for global citizenship and admission to prestigious universities. We are known for outstanding academics, high test scores, a beautiful campus, unrivaled opportunities for study abroad, hands-on learning, and personal bonds between students and teachers.

At Maumee Valley, children dream, explore, and cultivate their passions and strengths. Our faculty and staff do the same. We are more than a school and more than a group of people: We are a community of lifelong learners who inspire joy. As the only PreK-12 independent school in northwest Ohio, we support an accomplished and diverse student body within a progressive academic program.

A Maumee Valley education is Personal, Experiential, and Global. A journey of discovery and action defines each child’s learning experience. Through an intentionally crafted curriculum, including active lessons and serendipitous explorations, a Maumee Valley education launches children toward the investigation of the world. It helps them find their place in it. With our students at the center of our decision-making, we aspire to seek understanding, grow in our compassion and empathy, and adapt to the ever-changing world our students will one day lead.

Read our school’s Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

https://www.mvcds.org/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

We believe in collaboration, innovation, and the power of community.