MS Physical Education Teacher

General Summary: Instructs middle school students and some upper school students in physical education. Possesses energy and enthusiasm to maximize each student’s potential through the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will transfer into a healthy lifestyle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Plans instruction consistent with the School’s approved curriculum for Physical Education (PE).
• Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social and physical interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Prepares for classes as assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request.
• Effectively organizes space, equipment, and students.
• Assists in the supervision of the fitness center.
• Provides adequate equipment that allows students to be active.
• Establishes appropriate plans for substitute teachers.
• Develops appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess student learning.
• Provides regular feedback to students and parents, and uses assessment data to make instructional decisions.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an optimal learning atmosphere.
• Attends and participates in professional meetings, including collaborative teams, division and department meetings, and professional development.
• Works collaboratively with administrators to strengthen the PE program.
• Initiates, implements, and coordinates a variety of program components, which will further enrich the School’s PE program.
• Completes other tasks as deemed appropriate by the Administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong content knowledge in PE
• Secure knowledge of best practices in PE instruction
• Ability to coach 2 sports (Middle and Upper School)
• Ability to differentiate instruction in mixed ability classrooms
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability and the desire to work with a diverse student body
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and maintain positive professional relationships
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow and give oral and written instructions
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong degree of self- direction and motivation
• High level of maturity, confidentiality, and assertiveness
• Capable of using tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
• Capable of competently operating technology

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, MA preferred
• 3-5 years teaching experience
• Experience in educational technology