Job Description

The successful applicant will possess excellent speaking, writing and interpersonal skills; demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills; extensive knowledge in the teaching and coaching in the sport of cross country; be technologically savvy and computer literate; have an abiding interest in helping students experience academic, athletic and social growth; contribute to school activities outside of the assigned classroom or sport; possess a strong understanding of the developmental level of the students and athletes they teach; believe deeply in the value of establishing strong relationships with students while maintaining high expectations; genuinely love to work with children and other like-minded educators. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a strong aptitude for cultural competency.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging daily lesson plans that align with the academic department's curriculum and school's pedagogical ethos.
• Foster a growth mindset among all students.
• Communicate with parents, advisors, class deans and administrators as needed to support student learning.
• Write clear, detail-oriented report card comments that help parents and stakeholders understand the progress of the child in our curriculum.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
• Implement classroom and communication practices that foster the growth of ethical behavior, social skills and excellent work habits.
• Participate as a positive, collaborative and innovative team member who will support the mission and culture of the division of the school.
• Model appropriate daily professional standards and ensure that students and athletes adhere to behavioral expectations of the school.

Coaching Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong acumen for coaching cross country, grades 6-12.
• Plan and execute practice and meet plans which meet the differentiated needs of our student athletes including whole group, small group and individual instruction.
• Work closely with the Director of High Performance to ensure that the cross-country student athletes, grades 9-12, are physically fit and conditioned for the sport of cross country.
• Collaborate positively with colleagues within the entire cross-country staff and athletic department while demonstrating a consistent growth mindset.?
• Serve as an assistant varsity coach for a winter or spring sport.
• Facilitate the educational, athletic, and social development of the student athletes.?
• Assess student athletes in a variety of ways, both formal and informal, and use these assessments to guide instruction for student athlete growth and development.
• Create an environment of respect which is safe and conducive to learning.
• Use instructional time effectively.

To apply, please provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Candidates will be asked for sample practice plans and a coaching philosophy later during the interview process.

About Isidore Newman School

Founded in 1903, Isidore Newman School is a co-educational independent school that serves high-achieving and highly motivated students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as infants through young children in Green Trees, a premier early childhood division of the School. Located in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, blocks away from Tulane and Loyola University, Newman is the only co-educational, non-sectarian, independent day school in the city of New Orleans. Our School enjoys a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics and the arts with our students matriculating to the most selective colleges and universities in the country.

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