Middle and High School Physical Education Teacher

The Lycée Français de San Francisco is currently seeking dynamic and enthusiastic applicants for a Physical Education teacher to join our team for the 2024-2025 School Year. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Middle and High School students and promoting physical activity, wellness, and healthy lifestyles.

The Lycée Français de San Francisco is a French Immersion College Preparatory School in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a challenging educational environment based on the French national curriculum, enriched by English classes from PS-12th grade. Our curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-structured, well-assimilated body of general knowledge, while encouraging the development of analytical and critical thinking skills. Our students earn an American high school diploma, as well as prepare for the French Baccalauréat, which qualifies them for both American and European Universities.

Responsibilities:

• ●      Develop and implement age-appropriate Physical Education curriculum for Middle and High School students.
• ●      Plan and deliver engaging and interactive lessons that promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
• ●      Monitor and evaluate student progress, providing regular feedback to students and parents/guardians.
• ●      Assess student performance using a variety of assessment methods and tools.
• ●      Collaborate with other teachers and staff to plan and implement school-wide initiatives.
• ●      Participate in school field trips and LFSF global learning program
• ●      Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• ●      Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• ●      Adhere to school policies and procedures, including those related to student behavior and discipline.
• ●      Participate in various teacher meetings
• ●      Participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
• ●      Ensure the safety of students while traveling to and from sports facilities

Qualifications:

• ●      Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a related field.
• ●      Teaching certification or license in Physical Education.
• ●      Experience teaching Physical Education at the Middle and/or High School level.
• ●      Strong knowledge of current Physical Education curriculum and teaching practices.

• ●      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• ●      Ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
• ●      Passion for promoting physical activity, wellness, and healthy lifestyles.
• ●      Familiarity with technology and innovative teaching strategies.
• ●      Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• ●      Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Mindset: Ideal candidates will believe:

• ●      in high expectations for all students, and have the ability to recognize excellence
• ●      that collaboration yields better results
• ●      that thoughtful feedback is welcome and helpful for personal development

 Work habits: Ideal candidates will consistently:

• ●      be punctual and a role-model for students
• ●      address issues proactively
• ●      take on a variety of tasks flexibly, as necessitated in the breath of this work
• ●      work to create a culture of belonging for students, parents, and colleagues

We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with the level of education, and experience. Excellent benefits package which includes prorated medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision, paid holidays, vacation, long-term disability and retirement benefits.

Candidates with 3-25 years related experience in the education field can anticipate an annual salary, ranging from: $71,514 (Teaching Scale 2) for 20 hours of teaching per week to $104,319 (Teaching Scale 1). The salary offered to the successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience in the job, type and years of experience in the industry, education, etc. LFSF offers a negotiated salary range.

     The LFSF is an equal opportunity employer. All individuals have an equal opportunity for employment based on qualifications and merit, regardless of religion, race, sex, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military service status, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other conditions of employment.

      All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Direct candidates only. No phone calls, please.

      Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter via: https://www.lelycee.org/about/jobs