Brooklyn Heights Montessori School offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children aged two years through eighth grade. Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of thoughtful and well-trained professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses. BHMS also offers an after school program and a summer day camp. The School is housed in a new modern facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, as well as the principles of community, professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Job Description: Athletics Coordinator, PE & Health Teacher, Mustangs Coach

Start Date: August 2023

Reports to: Assistant Head of School

Brief Description: The PE & Health Teacher, Mustangs Coach and Athletics Coordinator is a full-time, ten-month position.

PE Teacher 6, 7 & 8 Grades and Health Teacher 4, 5 & 6 Grades

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  Prepare and teach Physical Education Lessons in accordance with the BHMS curriculum and Montessori philosophy to 7 & 8 grade students
• Along with the School Psychologist and other Faculty and Staff members, prepare and teach age-appropriate health and wellness lessons in accordance with the the BHMS curriculum
• Maintain student records based on classroom observations with regard to attendance, growth, skills development and achievement
• Prepare reports for parents in accordance with the established policies of BHMS, using the PE Report Writing Guidelines
• Support PE department in UE, LE, and kindergarten classes as necessary

Mustangs Coach

• Coach at least one Mustang sports seasons (Fall: soccer, volleyball, Winter: basketball, Spring: track & field)

Athletics Coordinator

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  Plan and run after school skills clinics
• Set the game schedules every year, confirm busses for transportation, obtain field permits for home games, referees, and ordering and management of uniforms and Athletics supplies - COVID-19 permitting
• Attend MSAL Meetings
• Plan and coordinate events, including but not limited to: Field Day, Spirit Week, Mustangs events, pep rallies, and Homecoming

• Work with the Director of Communications and Marketing and plan for communication around athletic events (newsletter, handbook, school announcements, social media, etc.)

• Organize BHMS coaches meetings
• Generate event requests for in-house sports events
• Work with the School Nurse regarding yearly First Aid and CPR trainings for Athletics
• Review and adhere to safety procedures and protocols for Athletics
• Review and update the Athletics Handbook
• Manage Red Emergency Backpacks for Athletics
• Field and communicate parent concerns and actions taken to the Assistant Head of School
• With the assistance of the Director of Finance and Operations and Assistant Head of School, oversee the program budget
• Order athletic equipment and supplies. Maintain inventory of equipment and uniforms.
• Maintain an organized and orderly environment in areas used for Athletics and instruction, specifically the Gym, Loft, Locker, and Storage areas

General Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in evening presentations
• Attend staff development days
• Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and other teachers and school personnel
• Prepare annual statement of goals and objectives for professional development and evaluation
• Be in attendance at school in accordance with the times set forth in the letter of agreement
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled program-level, faculty, and faculty and staff meetings
• Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and other teachers and school personnel
• Comply with the established policies and procedures of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School as stated in the Faculty & Staff Handbook
• Perform various reasonable tasks from time to time as requested by the Assistant Head of School, or Head of School

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
The facts stated in this application for employment and any supplementary materials (i.e.: resume and educational history) are true and complete. I understand that false or inaccurate statements or omissions of material facts shall be grounds for denial of employment and, if employed, for immediate dismissal. I authorize Brooklyn Heights Montessori School to investigate all statements and claims contained within this application, supplementary materials, and subsequent interviews, and acknowledge and agree that Brooklyn Heights Montessori School may check references from sources other than those references listed herein. I hereby release all current and former employers from any charges or damages for releasing any and all employment information, whether subjective or objective, to Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. I also understand that an offer or acceptance of employment does not create a contract of employment or otherwise alter the at-will nature of my employment with Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code §21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

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