Wellness and Movement Teacher (WAM, PE) Curriculum Coordinator

The Avenues wellness and movement program focuses on supporting and developing students’ personal health and wellness as well as physical fitness. Teachers help students to develop movement literacy, motor skills development, and fitness and conditioning, by providing training in a wide and diverse array of sports, studio-based activities, and dance. Teachers also develop student literacy in social-emotional and personal health topics such as positive psychology, mindfulness, nutrition, sex and relationships, and social/emotional intelligence. In this role you will:

• Develop, innovate and document a holistic curriculum for students grades Nursery-9 
  
• Coordinate, operationalize and support in the delivery of the production of a thoughtful and engaging WAM program across multiple grades and divisions
  
• Act as a team leader when necessary and a follower when appropriate; support WAM faculty in their growth as professionals 
  
• Ensure that students achieve key learning outcomes in wellness and movement, targeting instruction thoughtfully to address diverse individual needs
  
• Grow the WAM program over time, working closely with division leaders and other Avenues WAM teachers
  
• Support and champion the work of interdisciplinary projects
  
• Build a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to feel part of a rigorous but joyful learning community
  

Requirements

• Experience teaching physical education and/or health (3+ years)
  
• Strong knowledge base in wellness practices, physical education and exercise science 
  
• Strong speaking, listening and demonstrative skills in large group settings
  
• Experience designing and implementing curriculum 
  
• Profound commitment to ensuring and nurturing children's wellbeing
  
• Highly effective collaborator, eager to listen deeply, contribute to a team and achieve goals together
  
• Dedication to learning and developing the craft of teaching
  
• Very resourceful and adaptive, eager to embrace constant change, growth and learning  
  
• Bachelor’s degree; graduate degree in education or related field is ideal 
  
• Professional fluency in English; Mandarin Chinese is a plus
  

Benefits

• Basic Salary:Negotiable depends on Qualification and Experience
  
• Housing allowance
  
• International Insurance and Local Insurance
  
• Free tuition for child
  
• other benefits