Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Physical Education Teacher to inspire students to develop a lifelong love for health, fitness, and active living. In this dynamic role, you will design engaging physical activity programs, promote healthy habits, and foster teamwork among students of diverse backgrounds. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help create a vibrant learning environment that emphasizes physical development, sportsmanship, and personal growth. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives through innovative instruction and dedicated mentorship.
Duties
- Develop and implement comprehensive physical education curricula tailored to various age groups and learning styles, ensuring alignment with educational standards and regulations.
- Lead engaging, inclusive, and age-appropriate physical activities that promote cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, coordination, and motor skills development.
- Adapt lessons to accommodate students with special needs, including those with learning, emotional other developmental challenges, ensuring all students can participate fully.
- Manage behavior through effective behavior management strategies while fostering a positive and motivating environment that encourages teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, instructional modifications, and assessment strategies to support student performance data analysis and continuous improvement.
- Implement a robust health education program in line with the health education curriculum.
- Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavioral concerns, and achievements in physical education classes.
- Proven teaching experience in physical education or related fields within elementary, middle and high school.
- Demonstrated ability to work with children from diverse cultural backgrounds and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Experience implementing IT-integrated lessons using Learning Management Systems and other educational technology tools.Familiarity with classroom management techniques, behavior management strategies, and differentiated instruction methods.
Educational Requirenents:
Bachelor of Education, Masters preferred, with a focus in physical education
Teaching license or Teaching Certification
Completion of NYS Teacher certification program
NYS Special Education certification
Workshops:
Child Abuse Identification
Dignity for all Students
School Violence Intervention and Prevention
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
