What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education Teacher (Middle School) position at Multicultural Learning Center?
About the Employer
The Multicultural Learning Center (MLC) is a TK-8 dual language public charter school with the mission to bring together a diverse community of learners where cultural and individual differences are the building blocks of academic, social, and intrapersonal success. MLC is diverse by design - aligning policies, programs, and curriculum to support bi-literacy, social emotional wellness, family and community engagement, global competency and social justice. Our four anchors guide our staff and school community in leading this organization and in preparing our students to become bilingual, biliterate global citizens.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - our students recognize different perspectives and points of view, valuing diversity and creating inclusive spaces through equitable learning.
Global Citizenry and Bi-Literacy - our school is a community. Our graduates become adults with self- and social-awareness, allowing them to communicate ideas in two languages and with diverse audiences.
Social and Environmental Justice - our students are committed to take action against injustice. They are active in their local communities and knowledgeable about topics that impact our world.
Social-Emotional Competency - our entire team is compassionate and committed to teaching about social-emotional wellness. We give our students and parents the tools to strengthen their mental health and to be better humans.
Job Summary
We are looking for a passionate Physical Education teacher with the ability to engage and support all students to promote physical activity among children and young adults. This teacher will lead physical education classes and provide a health elective to all students. Health electives could include instructing nutrition, dance, or healthy lessons.
Teachers at MLC are responsible for fulfilling the goals and objectives of MLC's educational program as described in its charter. This includes preparing and implementing lessons that are engaging and integrated across subject matter, standards-based curriculum development in two languages, classroom and behavior management, and assessment and evaluation. Teachers at MLC commit to professional growth and development and participate fully in opportunities for professional development to improve practice and meet school-wide goals.
Teachers must be committed to preserving the mission, vision, and educational philosophy of the school. This includes collaborating with the school community to maintain a positive learning environment promoting values such as respect, safety, mutual support, motivation, and personal growth. Teachers report to the Principal.
Specific to Physical Education, MLC is seeking an individual who can engage students in grades 6-8 in developing healthy lifestyles by engaging them in daily physical activity and teaching them about health and nutrition.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications
Must possess a current Single Subject California Teaching Credential, EL Authorized.
Growth mindset
Constructive teaching methodology
Pedagogy focused on social emotional learning, content integration, student-driven instruction, and project-based learning
Physical Demands :
Candidate must meet the following physical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of the job :
Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, use extremities to lead lessons.
Employee must regularly lift and / or move up to and over 25 pounds of items.
Employee asked to regularly talk and listen.
Employee must have the ability to see close and long distances.
Benefits :
Sick and personal days
Health insurance
State Retirement Plan
Professional development
Beginning Teacher Support (Induction Program)
Opportunities for growth in the organization
