Preschool and Lower Enrichment Faculty P.E.
Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent, Catholic, college-prep institution for girls
offering 17 years of instruction for one-year-olds through twelfth grade. Academy of the Sacred
Heart is one of 25 Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States-Canada sponsored by the
Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ).
Academy of the Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer. The goal of the Academy of the Sacred
Heart is to hire and motivate an outstanding and diverse faculty and staff who work together
harmoniously toward the common mission.
Job Description The Preschool/Lower School Teacher as a faculty member is directly accountable to
the Preschool & Lower School Division Head. S(he) works with the Division Head, Dean of Students,
students and parents to ensure that the spirit and the life of the school reflect the Goals and
Criteria of Sacred Heart education. S(he):
● Understands, embraces and implements the school's mission and philosophy as written in the
Goals and Criteria; participates in the Christ-centered life of the school; and models the school's
philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues and administration.
● Works with the Division Head to execute responsibilities relating to the academic program:
curriculum development and implementation, classroom management, student evaluation, grade
reporting and parent communication, and to execute responsibilities as outlined by the Division
Head/Dean of Students and Department Chairs, which contribute to smooth department functioning.
● Works with the Division Head to execute responsibilities relating to student life programs,
student discipline and facility use.
● Works with the counselors to aid students in achieving the maximum development and growth, both
within and beyond the classroom, achieved through observation of students' behavior and needs,
consultation with the counselors and referrals, when indicated.
● Attends and participates in the following: chapels, liturgical functions, retreats,
faculty/department/in-service meetings, assemblies, parent assemblies, conferences and other school
functions, as requested.
● Maintains professional currency by yearly participation in the professional development program
(which includes opportunities for attendance at conferences, workshops and educational meetings,
and for advanced degree coursework) and by regular reading of educational journals and
discipline-related materials.
● Works with the Division Head to secure substitutes in the event of illness or other
emergencies.
● Agrees to fulfill the terms of the contract of employment.
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Responsibilities:
● Implement current best practices using the updated online SPARK program for grades 1-4
● Stay current with best practices by attending professional development when available and by
exploring P.E. sites, such as P.E. Central, YouTube, and Pinterest
● Stay current with monthly Pangrazi webinars on classroom management and with new games using
technology
● Develop and plan lessons for Prek and K by using guidelines in SPARK
● Develop leadership skills by appointing a leader of the day in classes for grades 1-4
● Organize teams for intramurals for grades 1-4, post schedules for all tournaments, and hold
games during morning recesses
● Support global education by designing games to meet this goal; example: Olympics
● Register Sacred Heart and organize the classes to support Kids Heart Challenge and that of Goal
3: help those who need me. (American Heart Association)
● Register Sacred Heart and organize the WWSA - Sport Stacking event
● Devise and practice dances in P.E. for the annual Conge celebration; supervise dances during
Conge
● Organize and practice for the annual Faculty vs. 4th grade kickball game
● Organize Field Day and practice games for the end-of-the-year Field Day culminating event for
Preschool and Lower School
● Develop specific playground rules in order to create a safe environment for the children to
enjoy the playground equipment during recess
● Order and monitor the recess equipment and replace when necessary
● Order and keep accurate inventory of the P.E. equipment necessary for a successful P.E. program
for preschool - 4th grade students
● Update content in Enrichment Hub monthly to showcase teaching and learning
● Collaborate, plan for, and facilitate bi-monthly Third and Fourth Grade Club Period
● Work collaboratively with classroom and enrichment teachers to integrate Preschool and Lower
School Global Education Competencies into curriculum
● Assist with Conference Care during Parent Teacher Conferences
Preferred Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree in content area or Elementary Education
● Master's Degree preferred
● At least three years of teaching experience in an early childhood program
