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Physical Education Teacher (Grades K-5)

All UDS teachers should align with our vision:

Union Day School will deliver a rigorous and content-rich education to a diverse community of students, in a shared conviction that each student will achieve high quality academic success and enriched personal growth.

UDS Teacher Expectations:

• Be inclusive and responsive to a diverse staff, student body, and family community;
• Show a personal commitment to upholding intellect, inquiry, imagination, and integrity, and be committed to the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels
• Operate in an organized and efficient manner; holding yourself accountable
• Highly value and show a commitment to reflective practice
• Have the ability to thrive in an innovative school environment

Successful candidates will:

• Hold a relevant Bachelor’s Degree; preferred
• Hold proper certification
• Have experience as a School PE teacher
• Be approachable, kind, and equitable
• Be inclusive and responsive to a diverse staff, student body, and family community
• Operate in an organized and efficient manner; holding yourself accountable
• Fit with the school's vision and mission
• Creating a culture of joy in learning, excellence in instruction, and rigorous exploration
• Have the ability to thrive in an innovative school environment

Responsibilities:

• Develops and carries out physical education curriculum to students in grades K-5. 
• Develops engaging lessons to execute the knowledge and love of physical education
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to incorporate physical fitness, health, rhythm and dance throughout the curriculum
• Conducts assessments of students in physical skills and knowledge
• Provides safety instruction, checks equipment and class area to ensure safety of students
• Explains basic skills and knowledge of formal sports and games
• Plans and conducts field day

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current physical education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
• Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.