High School Physical Education Teacher

The Greenspire School offers a unique educational program for high school students based on purposeful connections between individuals, communities, and the environment. Under the direction of the Head of School, the Teacher will plan and deliver course instruction for high school students. Additionally, the Teacher will collaborate with other instructors to design project-based learning units that connect to multiple disciplines and/or real-world issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strives to align curriculum and instruction with the philosophy of the school and the current Michigan standards.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Ability to use information technology to enhance learning and to enhance personal and professional productivity.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s progress.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day, including a small-group advisory.
• Participate in school development and curriculum activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement at secondary level.
• Valid state licensing to meet Highly Qualified requirement.