Middle School Physical Education Teaching Assistant Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Middle School Physical Education Teaching Assistant 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240 Middle School Physical Education Teaching Assistant The Out-of-Door Academy seeks a Middle School Physical Education Teaching Assistant to join a thriving school that is committed to providing a relevant and student-centered learning experience. Candidates are asked to address what attracts them to this position, to Out-of-Door, and to the Sarasota community in their cover letter. Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Middle School, the Middle School Physical Education Teaching Assistant will be responsible for the following: Assist the Middle School Physical Education Educator as they develop and implement Physical Education courses. Support/assist with the instruction of six (6) courses. Coach at least two (2) ODA Athletic Teams. Closely collaborate with Middle School faculty to support students, faculty, and families across the division. Live the school’s mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility. Qualifications The following experience, skills & knowledge are required and/or preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Further education, ideally in Physical Education, is preferred. Demonstrated passion as an educator who employs current advances in education and can show demonstrated success with new pedagogy. Invested in making contributions beyond the classroom, such as advisory, clubs, and coaching. A successful track record of working effectively with a wide range of constituencies including students, educators, and parents. Compensation and Benefits This is a 10-month full-time exempt position available in August 2025. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This position is a single-year position as ODA will re-examine this role during the course of the school year. At Out-of-Door, we value a diverse workforce. Applicants of any race, creed, physical ability, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation or national origin are encouraged to apply. Once an offer is accepted, the position will require the successful completion of a national background screening and drug testing. Other Candidates will be required to complete a video submission interview through the SparkHire platform. Once an application has been received, instructions on completing the video submission will provided through an email. A candidate application will be considered complete once this video submission has been received.