What are the responsibilities and job description for the P.E. Teacher (PK-8) position at Santa Fe South Public Schools?
Founding Early Childhood Physical Education Teacher (P.E.)
The Physical Education Teacher at the early childhood elementary level is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education in the elementary school emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities.
P.E. Teacher Expectations at Santa Fe South
At SFS, we hold our teachers to high standards, ensuring a results-driven culture of joy, belonging, and academic excellence. Our expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Participate in curriculum review and design.
- Plan and implement dynamic physical education activities that focus on building sports-related skills, enhancing movement patterns, and encouraging healthy fitness habits.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce academic skills through physical activities.
- Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Work closely with teachers, parents, and other school staff to support the overall development of each student. Maintain clear communication regarding student progress and any concerns.
- Monitor use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Attend required in-service training programs and actively engage in professional learning opportunities to stay updated on best practices in physical education.
- Lead and support small group intervention for reading and math.
- Fulfil school related duties such as arrival, dismissal, lunch and/or recess.
- Maintain regular, on-time, attendance
- Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
- Serve on special committees, and fulfill responsibilities of a committee member.
- Plan and supervise field trips following established procedures.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- OK State Teaching Certification Highly preferred
- CPR certification Highly preferred
Benefits and Compensation
- Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits program including option for 100% paid health insurance for employee
- 401K program with district contribution
