International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school that is known for its innovative and robust PreK-3 to 8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion program and International Baccalaureate curriculum. The ISB learning experience is driven by six core values: inquiry-based learning, diversity, global curriculum, language immersion, community, and international mindedness. Dedication to these values enables ISB to develop each student’s creativity, critical thinking, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding.
International School of Brooklyn is dedicated to ensuring that our school’s commitment to an inclusive and just world is reflected in all aspects of our school: in our classrooms, school culture, policies, and practices. ISB’s comprehensive commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion requires all staff and faculty members to actively and thoughtfully engage in work, training, and reflection around identity, anti-racism, and anti-bias. All staff and faculty members are expected to promote an inclusive and equitable school community.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and be open to learning about how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy. Preferred candidates will have experience implementing anti-racist and equitable practices in their teaching and work.
International School of Brooklyn seeks a dynamic, hardworking, self-directed full-time Physical and Health Education Teacher for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. This person will also ideally take on the role of Athletics Coordinator of our Middle School Athletics program
The ideal candidate is one who understands and enjoys working with adolescents (ages 11-14), who inspires students to love and value physical and health education. Other desired attributes include a growth mindset, patience, positivity, and flexibility. The candidate must be capable of teaching 6-8th grade students in both PE and Health.
Description Of Position
Teach multiple sections of 6th, 7th, and/or 8th grade PE and Health classes
Serve as a Homeroom advisor for a group of middle school students
Write detailed narrative reports twice per year
Write recommendations in support of students’ high school applications (as needed)
Develop unit planners in line with the IB’s philosophy
Foster a positive, inquiry-based learning environment
Support students outside of class as needed during the school day
Provide timely and consistent feedback to students and families
Communicate effectively and build strong partnerships with students, families, and colleagues
Attend and chaperone annual overnight trips (as needed). Coordinate the middle school athletics program, including securing coaches for soccer, basketball, and track seasons
Qualifications
Teaching experience, preferably in a middle school setting; experience teaching in an
independent, international, or IB school is a plus
Degree in education, and/or significant experience and skill with teaching PE and Health
Familiarity with and commitment to inquiry-based learning
Supportive, student-centered approach and ability to differentiate instruction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective classroom management skills with knowledge of Positive Behavioral
Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Comfort and experience with educational technology including Google Suite
Collaborative spirit and a commitment to being a team player
Dedication to professional growth and participation in school-wide initiatives
To Apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Katie Rogers, Director of Middle School, at jobs@isbrooklyn.org, and include “PE and Health Teacher” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls, please.
Salary Range: Minimum $63,178 to maximum $103,940 (based on teaching experience)
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About International School Of Brooklyn
International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school that is known for its innovative and robust Pre-K 3 to 8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion program and International Baccalaureate curriculum. The ISB learning experience is driven by six core values: inquiry-based learning, diversity, global curriculum, language immersion, community, and international mindedness. Dedication to these values enables ISB to develop each student’s creativity, critical thinking, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding. International School of Brooklyn is dedicated to ensuring that our school’s commitment to an inclusive and just world is reflected in all aspects of our school: in our classrooms, school culture, policies, and practices. ISB’s comprehensive commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion requires all staff and faculty members to actively and thoughtfully engage in work, training, and reflection around identity, anti-racism, and anti-bias. All staff and faculty members are expected to promote an inclusive and equitable school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and be open to... learning about how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy. Preferred candidates will have experience implementing anti-racist and equitable practices in their teaching and work.
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