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About Shady Hill School:
Since 1915, Shady Hill, a school of approximately 530 students (PreK – Grade 8) and 90+ faculty, has been a leader in progressive education. Shady Hill is a deeply mission-driven school. We seek to develop independent, joyful and curious learners who respect their own accomplishments and those of others. We strive to be a community whose values are strong and whose teachers are unafraid to engage students in important questions. The school’s program allows children to explore their worlds and test their powers. As a school with a historical and contemporary commitment to social justice, we believe that an inclusive and equitable community is an educational and moral imperative that empowers us all. Therefore, we seek to hire teachers who demonstrate a mindset and skill set that prioritizes cultural competence, equity, and justice in their practice with students and in their work with colleagues.

A hallmark of a Shady Hill education is the Central Subject methodology. Students in Grades 3-8 engage in an assigned Central Subject, an in-depth, integrated study of a particular time or people in history. The year-long study, which emphasizes strong content, the use of primary sources, understanding of multiple perspectives, acquisition of essential skills, and self-discovery, forms the core of our curriculum. Gradeheads are responsible for developing content and implementing instruction in social studies/history and language arts, with the support of performing arts and visual arts faculty to integrate these disciplines. Additionally, gradeheads in Beginners through Grade 4 are responsible for implementing instruction in mathematics.

Shady Hill School is also a teacher training institution. Its long-standing Teacher Training Center, which brings 8-10 apprentice teachers to campus each year, prepares talented people for careers in education and allows each faculty member the opportunity to be a mentor and meaningful contributor to the teaching field. Because of the school’s commitment to teacher training, the school seeks teachers with certification or a demonstrated interest in working towards certification when hired by Shady Hill School.

About the position:
Shady Hill School is looking for an experienced short term Leave Replacement Middle School Physical Education Teacher to join our team from late November 2024 through late February 2025. The Physical Education Teacher teaches physical education classes to 5th grade students, and co-teaches a 6th – 8th grade PE elective or 3rds team (during the school day). The Physical Education Teacher also co-coaches a 6th – 8th grade winter sport (Basketball, Hockey, or Fencing) 3 afternoons per week. The Physical Education Teacher also co-leads weekly TOAD meetings (adolescent social emotional learning sessions). This is a temporary full-time position. Based on the duration of the assignment, this position is not eligible for benefits.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teach 5th grade physical education classes
• Co-teach a PE elective or co-coach 3rds team for grades 6 – 8 during the school day
• Co-coach a winter sport for grades 6 – 8 after school (3 afternoons per week)
• Co-lead weekly middle school social emotional learning classes (TOAD)
• Attend weekly curriculum planning and department meetings
• Communicate about student progress by writing reports and meeting with other faculty and administrators to support the needs of individuals, as needed
• Monitor the social, emotional and academic lives of students
• Serve as a full community member by attending weekly faculty meetings, performing weekly recess and dismissal duties, as well as volunteering for coverage duties when needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in Physical Education or related field
• Experience in physical education and athletics or related field required, preferably Middle School
• Previous coaching experience preferred
• Effective, timely, and professional communication skills
• Flexible and collaborative

Finalists are expected to teach a demonstration lesson. Salary for leave replacement faculty is determined according to a step scale commensurate with experience.

To apply: please send a cover letter and resume to: apply@shs.org. Please be sure to include “Leave Replacement Physical Education Teacher” in the subject line of the email.

Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employees must be authorized to work in the United States. For more information on Shady Hill please visit us at www.shs.org.

COVID 19 Protocols: All Shady Hill employees are required to provide proof of vaccination and to observe campus COVID protocols. All health and safety protocols are subject to change based on state, local and CDC guidelines and at the discretion of the Health and Safety Team.