Physical Education Teacher (Begins Late August 2021)

Job Summary:

Francis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12^th grade independent day school. Founded in 1901 on the tenets of progressive education, the school currently enrolls 935 students and employs 200 dedicated faculty and staff members who, in addition to assistant teachers, substitute teachers and coaches, work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to “educate students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse, democratic society and global community.” 

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative Physical Education teacher to join our faculty. Responsibilities include developing in each student an understanding of the relationship of good body function and exercise; motivating each student to cultivate physical fitness; discovering and developing talents of students in physical achievement; developing strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability; serving as a middle school student advisor and chaperoning class trips, among other duties.

To Apply:
Please submit cover letter with resume by mail or email (no telephone inquiries please):                          

Laureen Sweers, Director of Human Resources

Francis W. Parker School

330 W. Webster Avenue

Chicago, IL 60614

[email protected]

The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.

Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world.

 Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.