What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School PE Teacher position at Whitefield Academy?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Primary Objectives :
The Middle School teacher will implement a physical education curriculum and instruct students about physical development, health, and proper nutrition. The teacher will provide opportunities for maximum student development and growth through developmentally appropriate learning experiences. The teacher will design and implement a wide variety of instructional strategies that align with Whitefield's Christ-centered mission and that will accommodate various abilities and in accordance with the school curriculum and mission statement.
Key Responsibilities :
- Following curriculum guidelines, organize and construct lesson plans to promote physical activity and develop motor skills, physical development, and proper exercise and eating habits
- Instruct students how to play various sports, how to exercise, and how physical activity benefits the muscles and overall health
- Develop well-planned lessons through a Biblical worldview
- Integrate a Christ-centered faith walk and Biblical Truth and principles into lesson plans and all activities as you lead students in prayer and deepening their Christian faith
- Observe all students and maintain discipline within physical education classes
- Responsible for planning the end-of-the-year Field Day event(s)
- Coach at least one Upper School level athletic team; serve as an assistant coach or Middle School level coach in a 2nd sport
- Effectively use best teaching practices to adapt teaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Instruct using a balance of teaching methods that provide students with opportunities to explore, question, investigate, and think critically
- Assess student progress through observations, assignments, and assessments, and communicate and collaborate with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding students' progress
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
- Observe and collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
- Maintain accurate and complete student records
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
- Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required
- Supervise / sponsor co-curricular and / or extracurricular activities such as overnight trips or events, etc.
- Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies
- Adhere to the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions
- Additional duties as assigned by the administration
Requirements
Professional and Personal Attributes, Skills, Knowledge and Experience :
In addition, the person should :
Why Teach at Whitefield Academy :
Benefit Highlights :
Work Environment and Physical Demands :
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A request for reasonable accommodations must be submitted to the HR department.
Work for this position will take place primarily in the Athletic Center / fields, and secondarily in a classroom. The physical demands of this position include lifting up to 25 pounds often, and up to 50 pounds intermittently; carrying up to 25 pounds often, and up to 50 pounds intermittently; climbing / balancing and crawling intermittently; pushing / pulling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, walking, standing, bending, and stooping often. To perform this job the person must be able to work for extended periods of time at a computer / keyboard; must be able to talk, hear, stand, sit, and / or walk for extended periods of time; and must possess normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Conditions may exist that create exposure to risk of injury and / or illness.
Nothing in this job description restricts the School's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.
This position will begin July 30, 2025. To apply please go to www.whitefieldacademy.com under About Us / Employment. Whitefield Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
