PE Co-Teacher

IDEA Physical Education staff instruct students in Academy Grades {PreK-5} and/or College Preparatory Grades {6-12} in all physical education aspects. The physical education program strives to develop students' personal fitness and skill-related abilities. The program reinforces students' understanding and application of fitness concepts and motor skills through a variety of movement forms and activities.

Qualifications:

• Education: At least 48 college hours required, or bachelor’s degree required; a focus in focus in physical education, kinesiology or physiology, physical therapy, or nutrition and health preferred.
• Experience: Some experience in a classroom setting or with children in a similarly large group or team setting such as park and recreation centers, scouts' organizations, fitness programs, ect.
• Licenses or Certifications: Currently enrolled in a PE or health education certification program strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do - Accountabilities:

• Assist in the educational development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Successfully implement the designated Physical Education curriculum.
• Participate in lesson practice and delivery of unit plans with lead PE Teacher.
• Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom fostering a social and emotional well-being in PE environments.
• Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.