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Grade School Swim Instructor
Notre Dame de Sion
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Posted: 30-Dec-25
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Type: Full Time
POSITION TITLE: Grade School Swim Instructor (PreK-4th) 2026-27 School Year FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt/Full-Time REPORTS TO: Grade School Principal
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Teach Montessori level and K-4 grade swimmers daily based on American Red Cross “Learn to Swim” progressions.
Demonstrate an understanding and ability to modify lesson objectives and activities for a student within a class that requires accommodations for learning due to skill level or other differences.
Clearly communicate objectives, behavioral expectations, and safety considerations for the locker room and pool areas.
Preliminary evaluation of all students to assess skill level; ability groupings for Montessori through grade 2.
Provide a safe environment and close supervision for students in the locker room and pool areas.
Demonstrate a classroom management style and lesson plans that keep children as active as possible.
Handle discipline with respect and dignity for the child.
Keep it fun - regardless of ability, students should have a positive learning experience.
Maintenance of the pool
Launder towels and other items daily
Oversee daily pool operations, maintenance, and compliance with all health and safety regulations
Maintains pool chemicals and pool filtering equipment in a safe operating range on a daily basis
Maintain equipment on a daily basis, including keeping an inventory of necessary materials and supplies
The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude assignments not mentioned.
Notre Dame de Sion Schools of Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a wide range of faculty, staff and students and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the Sion mission.
Be a CPO (Certified Pool Operator).
Keep certifications in WSI, Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid current and on file with the Business Office.
B.S. in Elementary Education or related subject matter (preferred, but not required).
A minimum of two years teaching experience in a PreK-8 school environment, preferably in an independent or private school setting.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to interact professionally with parents, faculty and staff.
Flexibility in working with a variety of faculty across the divisions on faculty committees.
Strong ability to work collegially with the Division faculty and support team.
Able to set goals and accept professional feedback.
Must demonstrate competency with school related technology.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works in aquatic/pool facilities for an extended period of time.
Occasionally bend, stoop, and squat.
Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled environment.
Notre Dame de Sion in Kansas City is an independent, Catholic school affiliated with the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph as well as the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion. The school is owned by a lay corporation and governed by a board of trustees. The campuses include a college preparatory high school for girls and a co-educational elementary and middle school for students pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The Catholic value of respect for the worth and dignity of each individual permeates the atmosphere and culture of the school and is reflected in the loving, nurturing relationships that form among the faculty, staff, volunteers, parents, students, and visiting Sisters of Notre Dame de Sion. Generations of Kansas Citians can attest to the importance of what Sion continues to provide: a unique learning environment that reflects the love God has for each person in his/her individuality and for each culture in its distinctiveness. For over a century, Notre Dame de Sion has continued to encourage students and their families to believe they can and DO make a difference in the world by “Educating Minds. Expanding Hearts. Empowering Lives.”