Grand Forks, North Dakota
Posted: 01-May-25
Location: Leesburg, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
Physical Education/Health Teacher and Coach
Supervisor: Director of Physical Education & Athletics
Classification: Exempt, 10-Month
Start date: Friday, August 22, 2025
Description of Position
This is a full-time teaching and coaching position. The primary responsibility of the position is to teach physical education and health. Physical education is part of the curriculum of every grade, PS - 8, so the grades taught may vary. All PE teachers are expected to coach in the LCDS Middle School athletic program. Most practices occur during the school day. Ideally, the person who accepts this role, will participate in our Swim Program and possess or develop the skills to become director of our Swim Program. Other responsibilities include attending meetings and performing various duties that are required of all full-time teachers.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach or co-teach students in the lower school grades (grades 1-5)
- Coach Middle School sports all three seasons
- Train to become the Director of the Swim Program, to include coaching and administering both the Swim Team and our Swim Lessons for Early Years students
- Assist the PE Staff with administrative and athletic set up duties for on campus events
- Possess or acquire (at the school’s expense) a CDL to drive a school bus
- Deliver academic and athletic experiences that are consistent with the school’s mission
- Connect and build positive relationships with students
- Perform various administrative tasks expected of all teachers, including but not limited to recording and communicating student progress to parents, writing report card comments, assessing student, and keeping an up-to-date gradebook
- Perform various duties expected of all teachers, including but not limited to student supervision during lunch, recess, arrival, and dismissal
- Attend some events that occur after the school day that all teachers are expected to attend, including but not limited to faculty meetings and Back to School Nights.
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to seek professional development opportunities.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree is preferred), preferably in Physical Education or Health Education
- All necessary background checks
- Experience teaching PE and/or Health
- Experience working with children: 3 years or more preferred
- Ability to positively interact, teach, and mentor children from the ages of four to fourteen
- Experience coaching/playing soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, track and/or lacrosse
- Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a high level of energy, creativity, and flexibility
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and get along with other members of the school community, resolving conflicts in a professional manner
- Comfort level using technology and incorporating it into teaching
Loudoun Country Day School (LCDS) is an independent, coeducational school in Leesburg, Virginia, educating about 360 students in preschool through 8th grade.
LCDS is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, political affiliation, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. We recognize and value all forms of diversity and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment which honors each member for their individual differences, experiences and strengths.
All interested candidates should send a letter expressing their interest, along with a current resume and the names and contact information of at least three appropriate references to employment@lcds.org.