Title: Part-Time Interim Physical Education Teacher                Classification: Exempt
Department: Student Life                                                         Status: Part-Time, 10-month
Reports to: Head of Student Life                                              Hired by: Head of Schools
        
School Description

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and
Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools
committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The
educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and
shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries; including 25 schools in the
United States and Canada. The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual,
intellectual, social, emotional and physical. In first through eighth grades, girls and boys are taught in
single-gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. With a total
enrollment of approximately 600 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each
led by a division head.

Position Description

The Interim Physical Education Teacher upholds the mission of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools
as expressed in the Goals and Criteria and the mission statement of Sacred Heart Schools. The Interim
Teacher is responsible to the Head of Student Life. They work with Division Heads to cover 4th and 5th
Grade Physical Education.

Essential Job Functions:

PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION

● Teaching PE to 2 grade levels under the direction of the Division Head
● Developing curriculum and implementing instruction
● Assessing students and using that information to report progress to parents and inform instruction
● Securing needed materials to execute lessons
● Implementing effective classroom management practices to maintain an engaging and safe
classroom
● Communicating with parents regarding students’ progress, through regular communication,
progress reports, report cards, and parent teacher conferences
● Collaborating with classroom teachers to address student behavior or learning needs
● Collaborating with PE teachers across divisions for vertical curriculum articulation
● Other duties as assigned

Qualities and Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree required
● One+ years of experience teaching physical education
● Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
● Demonstrated experience of effective behavior management and parent communications
● Strong organizational and follow-through skills; impeccable attention to detail
● Excellent interpersonal skills
● Ability to collaborate well with a team
● Flexible, patient, and the ability to problem solve, including de-escalating stressful situations
● Fun and engaging personality
● Computer skills: Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

To Apply
Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) in the Career Opportunities section,
submitting a cover letter and resume.