Girls Physical Education Teacher (Full-Time)
Grade levels: PK – 8 Department: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School
This position reports to the Head of Middle School and the Head of Early Childhood/Lower School
Job summary: Specialized instruction in Physical Education

Job Responsibilities:

• Specialization in physical education teaching

• Ability to coach sports at a competitive middle school level

• Participation on school committees

• Attendance at divisional meetings

• Dismissal duties and lunchroom duties

• Adhering to Faculty Guidelines

• Staying up to date with teaching strategies, techniques, etc.

• Keeping current with basic technology  

• Regular and clear parent and student communication

• Participating in professional development

• Supervision of students during class and other school activities

• Recording and documenting students' grades and conduct

• Being a member of the Specialists’ Teachers Team

Knowledge/Experience/Physical Requirements:

• Teaching experience (minimum of three years preferred)

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in field

• Master’s Degree preferred but not required

• Teacher’s Certificate preferred but not required

• Proficient to Advanced technology skills

• Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear, and visually identify visitors and regularly lift up to 25 pounds

• A team player with the ability to work well with others 

Qualified applicants should submit an application, resume, and philosophy of teaching to Adam Moore, Head of School, via email at amoore@woodlandschool.org or by mail to 5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119.

After-School Care Counselors are in charge of children age 2 through eighth grade that stay after school. In this role, your duties could include leading a variety of activities, games, serving snacks, helping students with homework. After-school care counselors offer students the chance to be productive and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Successful After School Care Counselors possess the following qualities and/or skills:

• Strong communication skills, counselors must be able to talk with students and colleagues about the progress of children in their care
• Patience and strong decision-making skills
• Instructional and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear and visually observe students and the environment 
• Ability to follow and enforce safety policies 
• Flexibility and adaptability to new situations  
• Assist in recreation programs
• Assist with student check‐in/out
• Attend all training meetings
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors
• Must be 18 years old or older and be able to pass a background and reference check

Work Hours and Compensation:
The position of After School Care Counselor is a seasonal position that is paid once a month, starting salary is $10/hour. The daily hours worked vary but run no longer than 2:30-6:30; a specific work schedule is created upon hire.

Substitute Teacher

Grade Levels: Little Woodland (two year olds) – eighth grade
Department: Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School
Immediate Supervisor: Division Director

Job Summary: Substitute for regular classroom teacher

Job Responsibilities:
• Assume all duties and responsibilities of regular classroom teacher;
• Follow lesson plans provided by classroom teacher and facilitate learning opportunities for students;
• Supervise students throughout daily routine in a variety of settings;
• Communicate effectively and interact with students and staff (With parents, as necessary);
• Provide an environment and climate conducive to the cognitive, educational, social, emotional, and physical development of children;
• Other duties as requested.

Knowledge/Experience/Physical Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Education or a related field
• Experience working with children, preferably as a classroom teacher
• Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear and visually observe students and the environment
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well with others

Applicants should submit an application, a resume, and a letter of interest to Amy Smythe, Head of Early Childhood and Lower School, by email at asmythe@woodlandschool.org or by mail to 5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38120. All candidates must pass a drug screening test and background check, as well as provide three references before being employed.

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