Position Title: Middle School Physical Education (PE) Teacher Grades 4-8 DOL Status: Full-Time FLSA Classification: Exempt Reports to: Principal Educators at The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) are hired with the invitation and encouragement to be life-long learners. FXW will employ faculty who enjoy teaching, who are progressive and innovative in their craft, who love working with students, who are great colleagues, and who truly find joy in their profession. We expect that an FXW faculty member possesses the necessary knowledge, teaching skills, character, and commitment to be productive members of the FXW community. Additionally, the FXW teacher will adhere to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of FXW School. At FXW, we aspire that each teacher is successful. To do so, an FXW teacher will do the following:
Utilize effective instructional strategies with students.
B e willing to grow in their profession.
Create and manage the classroom in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all.
Embrace the FXW Mission and Charisms.
Complete annual goals and seek professional development opportunities.
Maintain a positive rapport with all members of the FXW community.
Fulfill routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner.
Middle School Physical Education Program Description
At The Frances Xavier Warde School, the PE program provides students in Grades 4-Grade 8 with a curriculum (based on the National and State Physical Education Standard from 2024) that encourages physical activity and the development of skills in the major sports. Students actively participate in games, activities and sports play that contribute to their growth, development, and socialization skills. The teacher facilitates structured activities which provide a variety of learning experiences to mee the needs of all students. There is a special focus on social emotional growth, fostering problem solving, teamwork, good sportsmanship and healthy life habits. The curriculum encourages students to develop their physical literacies and skills across a wide variety of activities and movements.
Middle School Physical Education Primary Functions
The Physical Education teacher is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all children in their care. The teacher must possess the knowledge and theory to instruct Physical Education, while using age-appropriate methods and procedures.
QualificationsQualifications and Requirements
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education and physical education
A valid, issued State of Illinois teaching certificate is preferred.
A master’s degree in a curriculum area is preferred.
Although FXW is an Independent Catholic School, all faculty and staff comply with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Protecting God’s Children Requirements.
A candidate must demonstrate:
The ability to establish collaborative relationships with co-teacher/teaching staff.
Strong interest to teach in an inclusive faith-based school and comfortable teaching a Religion Curriculum- either Catholic or Interfaith in subject matter.
Key Relationships The teacher reports to the campus principal and will be supervised, evaluated, and mentored by the principal and/or the assistant principal. Other key relationships include: the Learning and Logistics Coordinator, Director of Education, other teachers and administrators, staff, students and parents.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay at FXW is competitive, commensurate with experience, and consistent with independent schools. The school has a robust benefits program available to all eligible employees.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? We understand. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance for us to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skills, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
Non-Discrimination Policy It is The Frances Xavier Warde School’s goal to attract, recruit and retain exceptional faculty and staff that are inspiring, diverse and committed to the school’s mission. We support our teachers and staff by welcoming them into an environment that encourages them to excel and by maintaining a rich benefits package that helps them to flourish and grow personally and professionally.
FXW will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to student admissions and employment.
We invite you to become a part of our community and FXW makes a deliberate effort to employ faculty and staff of diverse races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. No phone calls please.
Mission Statement
The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an excellent academic, values-oriented education to students of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a child-centered urban environment. As a keystone of its diverse community, The Frances Xavier Warde School provides need-based scholarships to thirty percent of its students.
The Frances Xavier Warde School partners with its families, nurtures faith development for its Catholic students, and engages all its students to learn about and respect other faith traditions. The Frances Xavier Warde School uses a rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow, clarify their values, and develop decision-making skills and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world they will inherit.