<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(52,58,63);margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;text-decoration-line:underline"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-weight:bold">Physical Education & Wellness Teacher, K-8</span></span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;background:0px 0px;color:rgb(52,58,63);margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-weight:bold"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;text-decoration-line:underline"> Grades</span></span><br></div><div dir="ltr"><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Full Time, approximately 36 hours/week</font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Salary: $32,000-$41,500 dependant on education and experience; plus benefits </font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">A one-year contract for 2019/2020 (Academic Year)</font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Reports to Academic Director </font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Sussex School, a progressive K-8 day school located in Missoula, Montana, seeks a kindergarten through eighth-grade physical education and wellness teacher. The physical education and wellness program at Sussex School offers an enriching educational atmosphere that supports critical thinking, courage, creativity, and citizenship in its students and teachers. Faculty and staff are highly engaged and enjoy the flexibility, autonomy, and collaboration associated with progressive education.</font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The Sussex School physical education and wellness teacher seeks out opportunities for team teaching and works closely with teachers of other disciplines, especially the outdoor education lead teacher. The physical education and wellness teacher also serves as a support for the outdoor education program, which includes leading class field trips, supporting the middle school outdoor adventure program, as the "on the ground" lead instructor, and facilitating other school-related expeditions.</font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Successful Sussex School teachers are lifelong learners who are reflective about their practice, find ways to bring ‘real-life’ into their classrooms, have a ready sense of humor, enjoy the outdoors, value the arts, and seek out professional development and leadership opportunities.</font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications</font></p><ul class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.5em;padding:0px 0px 0px 1.3em;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;list-style-position:initial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit"><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif">A degree in education or field related to physical education/wellness. </font></p></li><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit"><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif">At least three years of successful experience teaching.</font></p></li><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit"><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Strong skills in physical education, Montana-oriented outdoor pursuits, and wellness education. </font></p></li><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit"><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Passion for student-centered, differentiated instruction.</font></p></li><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit"><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Commitment to progressive teaching/learning.</font></p></li><li style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit"><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"><font face="arial, sans-serif">An ability to work closely and communicate effectively with all Sussex School community stakeholders.</font></p></li></ul><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">If you wish to join our fun and hardworking team, please send a cover letter (including a statement of educational philosophy), résumé, and three references to Academic Director Daphne Braun at <a href="mailto:employ@sussexschool.org" target="_blank">employ@sussexschool.org</a>.  </font></p><p class="m_2872436956532496816gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:0px 0px;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;color:rgb(52,58,63)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">(Letters of reference are highly encouraged with the application.)</font></p><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><font face="arial, sans-serif">-- <br></font><div dir="ltr" class="m_2872436956532496816gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:left"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Joellen Shannon, M.S.</font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Co-Director<span></span><span></span></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Sussex School</font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="arial, sans-serif">1800 S. 2nd St. W</font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Missoula, MT 59801</font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="arial, sans-serif">406.549.8327, 406.241.6689 (cell)</font></div><div style="text-align:left"><a href="http://www.sussexschool.org/" target="_blank"><font face="arial, sans-serif">www.sussexschool.org</font></a></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1zBiwSjIEiWfgmJZUIkSNFWXbWt5NQneq&revid=0B86LBuRJHcmjZ1BNQXc5T0toNDBtZjBHV0hPUmZpK25mTC84PQ"></font><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
</div><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Joellen Shannon, M.S.</span></div><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12.8px">Co-Director<span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12.8px">Sussex School</div><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12.8px">1800 S. 2nd St. W</div><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12.8px">Missoula, MT 59801</div><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12.8px">406.549.8327, 406.241.6689 (cell)</div><div style="text-align:left;font-size:12.8px"><a href="http://www.sussexschool.org/" target="_blank">www.sussexschool.org</a></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1zBiwSjIEiWfgmJZUIkSNFWXbWt5NQneq&revid=0B86LBuRJHcmjZ1BNQXc5T0toNDBtZjBHV0hPUmZpK25mTC84PQ"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>