24/25 Middle School Athletics Director & PE Teacher
(50%/50%, Full-time)
At Children’s Day School, what you learn and who you become are equally important.
Children’s Day School (CDS) is a welcoming community in the big city, a farm and garden among urban streets, an advocate for change and uplifting progressive values, an independent school with down-to-earth values, and an institution that is always asking how we can do this better.
We strive for balance so students become both academically successful and grounded. They leave CDS confident, with the humility to listen and the resolve to speak up for what they see as right.
CDS is a co-educational preschool through eighth-grade school serving over 470 students in the Mission Dolores neighborhood of San Francisco, California with two campuses, two sheep, and lovely people.
To learn more about CDS, visit our website at www.cds-sf.org and specifically our Middle School Program, click here.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, talented, and energetic Middle School Athletics Director and PE Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. This position reports to the middle school director and teaches students in grades 5 through 8. The Athletic Director will develop and maintain athletic policies and procedures, and promote the values of physical fitness, athleticism, and good sportspersonship through the school’s athletic program. The Athletic Director is to oversee all coaching staff and work with the physical education department. The ideal candidate will bring middle school expertise, cultural competence, a commitment to equity and inclusion work, and alignment with the CDS Learning Beliefs.
Dates/Schedule:
During the school year, the daily schedule is 8:00am - 5:30pm Monday – Friday (hours vary slightly depending on meetings, athletics games/practices/matches, and events)
Some school events may occur on weekends
The school year starts on August 19th
Primary Responsibilities
Essential Practices of a CDS Educator
CDS Educators have identified and aligned on these five essential teaching practices to guide instruction and learning in the classroom. Applicants should excel in using these practices and be able to apply them to curriculum and unit design across all content areas they are responsible for.
Athletics Program Responsibilities
Hire, supervise, direct, evaluate, and promote the professional development of all coaching staff
Represent the school while attending league meetings throughout the year, interact with other athletic directors and coaches from the league, and represent CDS’ values
Review and uphold the athletics handbook and mission statement, and provide it to all athletes and families before the season begins
Update and maintain the school athletics web portal including photos, coach bios, game schedules, and gym locations
Create game and practice schedules for all sports to ensure balance and positive competition while coordinating with academic school calendars
Assist with maintaining the safety of students, coaches, and gym space
Host home games: set-up and clean-up, running clock, and keeping scorebook
Work with league referee assignor and maintain open communication with officials
Oversee all communication about the athletics program with the school community
Organize all parent volunteer drivers to away games
Prepare and oversee the annual budget for the athletics program including uniforms, gym fees, equipment, referees, league dues, and end-of-year awards ceremonies
Coach one team a year minimum
PE Teacher Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality PE instruction to 5 through 8th-grade students (totaling 9-12 sessions per cycle), using various teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities
Design and implement a comprehensive PE curriculum that aligns with the school's educational philosophy and standards, promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, and overall well-being
Facilitate students' social, emotional, and academic development using Responsive Classroom procedures to manage the class and any student behavior issues
Strong grasp of all aspects of physical education, including health, kinesiology, tenets of positive coaching
Willingness to engage in cross-curricular collaboration and lesson planning
Evaluate and assess student performance and progress in physical education, providing feedback and guidance to support their development
Writing end-of-semester narrative reports for all students
Recommend purchase of all supplies and equipment using proper purchasing procedures
Maintain an accurate inventory of recess supplies and equipment
Work with Students
An unwavering commitment to middle school students and the community
Enthusiasm for the opportunities and challenges inherent in working with middle school students
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with students, colleagues, and parents
Willingness to model professional and ethical standards when working with students and the middle school faculty
The desire and ability to contribute to student and community life inside and outside the classroom
A commitment to professional development
A commitment to social justice and multicultural education
Other responsibilities will include:
Attend middle school meetings
Substitute coverage as needed (backup)
Performing lunch, recess, morning, and dismissal duties as assigned
Supervise and engage with breaks, lunch supervision, free play, and program transitions
Provide a safe physical and emotional environment for all students. Encourage children to take the initiative to solve problems. Help children think, investigate, ask questions, and laugh. Strive to meet each child’s individual needs
Other duties as assigned
Division Wide Collaboration
Partner with the Middle School Division Head, Grade Level Team, Learning Specialists, and Counselors to advocate for student learning and well-being
Partner with the Middle School Division Head, Director of Curriculum and Innovation, Team Leads, and other leaders on campus to set goals, respond to feedback, and focus on professional growth and development
Attend weekly division meetings, grade-level team meetings, and, as needed, meetings with families to update or check in on student progress and development
Build strong collaborative partnerships with specialist teachers to integrate curriculum and support student learning inside and outside of the classroom
Whole School - CDS Team
Engage actively in the CDS professional learning community by forwarding schoolwide initiatives and strategic priorities
Partner with admissions and advancement as needed to promote the CDS program and mission
Find opportunities to lead and contribute by joining committees, leading affinity groups, and collaborating with colleagues to sustain our commitment to innovation and ongoing learning
Position Requirements
BS/BA (highly preferred); will consider relevant experience
MA preferred
Previous athletics director experience preferred
Demonstrated successful experience with teaching physical education to middle school students in a school setting
Demonstrated experience with curriculum development and/or oversight
Acumen in 21st-century learning skills and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and habits within whole child learning practices - a focus on core academics and SEL development
Strong communication skills and solutions-oriented mindset
Proficiency in the use of technology, Google Suite, and managing multiple platforms for the purpose of organization and curriculum implementation
Knowledge of and experience playing a variety of sports (cross country, volleyball, basketball, futsal)
Compensation
Annual salary is $61,405 - $124,622. Salary is based on qualifications and experience on our established salary scale. Excellent benefits are offered including medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plan.
CDS is an equal-opportunity employer. Our community is diverse in many ways, inclusive of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender spectrum, age, ability, and more. We welcome and value the same in our faculty and staff.