Pe Teacher

**About RD American School**

**The Riverdale Difference**

RD American School brings world-class education to Singapore through an exclusive partnership with Riverdale Country School in New York - internationally recognized for K-12 educational excellence and recently rated the top private school in the United States*.

Our exclusive brand license gives students access to Riverdale’s pioneering programs, experiential learning and multidisciplinary teaching approaches. Grounded in the science of learning, our curriculum fosters academic excellence, character growth and emotional well-being.

Our learning community is designed around six core themes:
Learning How to Learn - Teaching students metacognitive skills to become self-directed learners.
Active, Engaged Learning - Making learning hands-on, movement-rich, and inquiry-driven.
A Growth Mindset - Cultivating resilience, creativity, and perseverance in all learners.
Real-World Application - Connecting learning to authentic, interdisciplinary experiences.
Collaboration & Community - Fostering teamwork, empathy, and cross-cultural understanding.
Wellbeing & Thriving - Ensuring students' emotional, physical, and mental health to support optimal learning.

As a teacher in our school, you will go beyond traditional instruction, creating learning experiences that inspire curiosity, imagination, and courage while ensuring that students build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and global competency.

**What We Seek**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Plan, deliver, and reflect on engaging PE lessons that promote physical literacy, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle habits, aligned with the IB PYP framework.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse physical abilities, interests, and developmental stages of students.
- Use a variety of assessments to monitor students’ progress in physical, social, and emotional development; provide constructive feedback and targeted support where needed.
- Foster an inclusive, safe, and encouraging environment where all students are motivated to participate and develop confidence in physical activity.
- Promote values such as sportsmanship, resilience, cooperation, and respect through daily practice and structured activities.
- Organize and lead school-wide sports days, inter-house events, and extracurricular physical activities.
- Communicate effectively with parents, sharing progress and offering guidance on supporting healthy habits at home.
- Stay updated on best practices in PE pedagogy, child development, and holistic wellness, incorporating innovative approaches into teaching.
- Contribute to the broader school community by actively engaging in meetings, professional learning, and collaborative projects.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching PE in an international school setting, with strong knowledge of lower primary years.
- Familiarity with the IB PYP framework and transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approaches.
- Strong understanding of differentiated instruction and inclusive practices in physical education.
- Experience organizing sports events, extracurricular activities, or after-school clubs.
- Excellent classroom management, with a focus on building a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Passion for fostering a lifelong love of movement, fitness, and well-being in children.

**Why Join Us?**

This is an opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge school that redefines what learning looks like. You will have the freedom to create immersive, real-world learning experiences, collaborate with forward-thinking colleagues, and shape an educational environment that prepares students for the challenges of the future.

**What We Offer**:

- A supportive and forward-thinking educational environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- The chance to be part of a transformative educational experience as we pioneer new ways of global learning in Singapore.