Physical Activity Assistant

Background

Libertas School of Memphis is a Montessori, liberal arts public charter elementary school serving a high-need neighborhood in Memphis. Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love. We offer students from preschool through fifth grade a rich, rigorous, and personalized education through Montessori learning, supported with rich liberal arts content through Core Knowledge, and the best practices of high-performing urban schools. This work is done within an attachment village of supports between school, families, and our community.

Role Summary 

• Monitor groups of elementary-aged children while playing outdoors or in our multi-purpose room. Promote physical activity, help develop motor skills, and encourage proper exercise and healthy living.
• Facilitate games and activities during play time (e.g. basketball, soccer, kickball, tag, footraces, cardio exercise, calisthenics, etc.)
• Transition groups of children from the classroom to the outdoor play area and back to the classroom.
• Ensure that play equipment (balls, hula hoops, etc.) is well maintained, available for children to use, and properly stored at the end of each day.
• Temporary role (covering for a staff member’s parental leave) with the possibility of converting to a permanent role)
• Full-time role (approximately 7:30 AM – 3:30 p.m. daily, Wednesday staff meetings until 4:30 p.m.)
• Assist with periodic school events outside of the normal schedule.
• Supervise students within the classroom and outside of the classroom as needed, including at lunch, recess, and nap.
• Reports to: School Culture Facilitator.
• Key relationships: students and classroom teachers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Traits

• At least two years of experience working with or coaching children in high-need communities preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Exceptional group management skills, including the ability to manage a group of 20-30 children in indoor and outdoor setting.
• Willing to serve all children, regardless of background or needs, in an inclusive and supportive setting. Fortitude for the challenges we will face.
• Flexible, takes initiative, and has a strong sense of personal ownership of responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively, with a growth mindset. Give and receive feedback in a spirit of craftsmanship.
• Model of character and virtue.
• Dedication to support human flourishing through the school’s philosophy of wonder, work, and love for all students.

Compensation

Assistant Teacher salary/wage competitive with the local school district and nearby charter schools.
Eligible for increases or stipends for performance or additional duties.
Investment in faculty professional development and growth. We also offer to eligible applicants our Teacher Residency program, which provides financial sponsorship and additional coaching and support to achieve state licensure and/or Montessori certification. Please contact us for more details.
Benefits for full-time, permanent employees:
Paid sick leave. Deferred pay model distributes salary throughout the year (including breaks and vacations).
Health and retirement benefits similar to or better than market averages.

Application process

Interested candidates should apply online at www.LibertasMemphis.org, where candidates can also learn more about our school. Please submit a resume, at least three references, and a cover letter (required) explaining why you would be a good fit for this position. Please direct any questions to info@LibertasMemphis.org. Libertas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.