Title: Physical Education Teacher

Primary Responsibilities: Teaches Physical Education classes to Grades 4-8

Requirements: Master’s Degree or equivalent in teaching

Reports to: Middle School Division Head

Hours/Classification: Full-time, exempt 

Salary Range*: $80,000 - $125,000

(*Salaries at Hamlin are based on years of experience.)

The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school’s mission and Creed at all times. Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take the daily care of Hamlin students seriously. As such, Hamlin employees pay close attention to the students’ social-emotional wellbeing, their physical and mental health, and their moral development. 

Hamlin employees are committed to their own personal and professional growth; thus, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact their respective fields. All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school’s overarching strategic goals and demonstrate a commitment to their colleagues’ success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach physical education classes to students in Grades 4-8

• Supports Hamlin’s Mission and Creed

• Teach with an understanding of the development and growth of Middle School girls 

• Plans physical education program to promote the development of students’ physical attributes, social skills, and life long activity skills

• Explains, demonstrates, evaluates, and coaches individual and team sports, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of capabilities of students

• Organizes, leads, instructs, and referees indoor and outdoor games such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, badminton, paddleball, and lacrosse

• Instructs individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, stretches, or corrective exercises, determining type and level of difficulty of exercises, corrections needed and prescribed movements

• Confers with students, parents, faculty, and school administration to resolve student behavior issues

• Cultivates parent support via email, phone calls, conferences, and report card comments

• Collaborates with colleagues throughout the divisions in order to support students, develop curriculum, ensure best practices, and manage facilities

• Selects, orders, stores, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies 

• Respond readily to emergencies or injuries, as required in the school's Safety Handbook

• Chaperones an outdoor education trip for 3-4 nights (additional stipend paid)

• Participate in faculty, division, department, and advisory team meetings, and admissions/school events

• Attend grade level meetings for collaborative discussion and sharing of student concerns

• Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development 

• Coaches an after-school sport: volleyball, basketball, soccer, track & field, cross country, or running club 

• • Teaches and demonstrates appropriate athletic techniques

  • Teaches game rules and strategy

  • Manages team during competitions

  • Communicates with parent body, carpool coordinator, and Athletic Director via meetings and email