Job Description

Position Type:  This is a full-time, salaried with benefits (overtime exempt) position. 

Reporting Structure: It reports to the Athletic Director. Additional oversight by the Assistant Athletic Director, and the Middle & Upper School Division Directors on curricular and programmatic matters. 

Position Term and Equivalency: Faculty employment agreements are written annually for the employment term of July 1st - June 30th. On-campus work for the Athletic Office has anticipated beginning and ending dates of early August through the end of June, respectively. 

Subject Matter & Projected Pay Range ( per the D.C. Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023) : Physical Education (PE), Physical Literacy, & Athletics. $65,000-100,000.

Position Description: The Field School’s program is ambitious and bold, and our teachers are required to embody the mission of the school – students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future – in their day-to-day interactions with students, in the design and implementation of curriculum, and in their professional interaction with colleagues. 

At Field, we believe that students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging at their school – when they are seen and valued by their teachers, peers, and school community. Our approach to community emphasizes respect for, and the inclusion of, all community members as individuals. We equally value a focus on the common good and the well-being of the school community as a whole. This balance means that we prioritize the community without prioritizing sameness.

Field is a place where our classrooms are better because they mirror the outside world. We have a diversity of identity, thought, experience, and ability. We believe in the interconnectedness of people and ideas, and we strive to be a learning community at every level of the school. At the core, teaching faculty of any discipline are expected to be committed learners and model community members. While Field is an independent school we are not independent of each other, or our established academic standards. Faculty are members of the larger Field community and are expected to shepherd the values of the school.

The Field School is deeply committed to creating and sustaining a learning environment that values equity, diversity, and inclusion as outlined above. This commitment requires sustained effort and a willingness to grow as a community of professionals. In order to serve all students and teachers, the Assistant Athletic Director must actively reflect these values and commitments, while uplifting the school’s efforts to advance a culture of inclusion and belonging for all students and teachers. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach all necessary sections of Middle School PE. This includes the planning, assessments and communication necessary for the successful instruction of this course.
• Teach Upper School elective PE offerings as needed. PE offerings typically include weightlifting, yoga and hiking. 
• Maintain equipment related to the PE program. 
• Work with the Athletic Office and the Division Directors to ensure the physical education program is meeting the curricular goals.
• Coach at least two seasons of interscholastic sports.

Special Qualifications and Competencies:

The school is specifically looking for a PE teacher who can also serve in at least one of the following capacities:

• Serve as the lead Athletic Trainer for practices and games. To serve in this capacity, the candidate must hold DC licensure for athletic training. 
• Serve as the head of the Women’s Volleyball program (Fall). To serve in this capacity, the candidate must have experience in coaching women’s volleyball, and in program and coach development. 
• Serve as the head of the Women’s or Men’s Basketball program. To serve in this capacity, the candidate must have experience coaching basketball, and in program and coach development.
• Serve as the head of the Women’s Lacrosse program. To serve in this capacity, the candidate must have experience coaching women’s lacrosse, and in program and coach development.
• Serve as a dance and yoga teacher. To serve in this capacity, the candidate must have experience teaching yoga and dance to students in grades 6-12. 

General Qualifications and Competencies: 

• Have a degree in their content area from an accredited college or university. Masters and/or other advanced degrees are encouraged. 
• Have experience teaching PE at the middle and/or upper school divisional level(s)
• Have content expertise, a strong knowledge of subject area skills, and an informed developmental understanding of our school’s students across grades 6-12. 
• Have an ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships that support learning with students, families, and faculty. 
• Have an ability and commitment to creating a culturally responsive classroom and department that furthers the school’s work on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Have an ability and commitment to continuously grow and learn as a teacher, coach, and leader. 
• Have an ability to work creatively, flexibly, and adaptively. 

Work Environment: Faculty may be asked to perform their work duties at home (in the event of remote learning) and/or on campus. In both settings, the teacher is required to maintain a professional environment. While on campus, classes and other activities may be operating either in person or in a distributed setting. All faculty are expected to be present and accessible for the entire school day, regardless of the setting. 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, all faculty are regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active; it requires standing and walking, including stairs, and the occasional moving/rearranging of classroom furniture, athletics equipment, and other heavy and bulky items. 

Travel: Regular travel outside of the DMV is not expected in this position. 

About The Field School: The Field School (grades 6-12) takes great pride in providing students with an ideal blend of focus on academic excellence and individual expression – all in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through dialogue among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek knowledge and join in community. Field connects the various realms of knowledge to help students understand their world and lead full lives. We live our mission every day: Students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.

Contact : Candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter to HR@fieldschool.org and to visit for additional information about our school community. Official Field School Employment Applications are available upon request.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The School requires full immunization (initial vaccination and all recommended booster shots) against COVID-19 subject to applicable medical exemptions under state and federal law. If an exemption is requested, the School will determine whether reasonable

accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.

The Field School is committed to building a diverse and equitable faculty. The school does not discriminate based on a person's race, color, sex, gender, identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, homelessness, or any other ground prohibited by Federal or District of Columbia law.

D.C. Pay Transparency Law 

On Jan. 12, 2024, the District of Columbia’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, signed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (the Act) into law. The Act requires Washington, D.C. employers to disclose salary or hourly pay ranges and benefits information for open positions starting June 30, 2024. 

Requirements of the Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Law: 

The Act applies to employers of any size and requires that public job listings and positions advertised include the minimum and maximum projected salary or hourly pay for the job that the employer believes in good faith at the time of posting. Internal announcements concerning promotion and transfer opportunities must also include the salary range or hourly pay. Furthermore, information about the existence of healthcare benefits associated with the position must be disclosed to the applicant prior to the first interview.  

Employers are prohibited from screening or discriminating against applicants based on their salary history or inquiring about wage history from the candidate or their former employer. In addition, employers may not retaliate against employees who discuss their compensation, which is defined as “all forms of monetary and nonmonetary benefits an employer provides or promises to provide an employee in exchange for the employee’s services to the employer.” 

Posting Requirement: 

Employers are required to display a notice in the workplace that informs employees of their rights under the Act. This posting is available in the School’s Front Office. 

Disclosure of Healthcare Benefits Availability to all Full-Time Employees

The Field School offers a comprehensive set of employment-based benefits to full-time employees of the School. 

Eligibility begins on day one (1) of full-time employment which is defined by the School’s benefit plan as those employees who work at least thirty (30) hours per week on an average weekly basis, consistently throughout the year. 

Healthcare Benefits including a choice of Medical Insurance Plans, Dental Insurance Plans, and a Vision Plan, are included in the current benefits plan offerings. 

The School reserves the right to amend or cancel the current benefit plan offerings, at any time, with or without prior notice. 

New full-time employees to the School will have thirty (30) calendar days from the start of their employment to enroll in or decline all benefits, including these Healthcare Benefit offerings. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, regardless of when the enrollment takes place, provided it is complete within the first thirty (30) day enrollment eligibility window. 

About The Field School

The Field School (grades 6-12) takes great pride in providing students with an ideal blend of focus on academic excellence and individual expression – all in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through dialogue among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek knowledge and join in community. Field connects the various realms of knowledge to help students understand their world and lead full lives. We live our mission everyday: Students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.

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