Physical Education Teacher

The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develop talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a curriculum that promotes grade-level standards in physical education and fitness.
• Instruct students on the basic techniques needed to play team sports and other recreational games/activities.
• Discuss the importance of living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity.
• Monitor and document student participation and progress.
• Lead After-School Sports Club(s) in the Lower School division.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years teaching and/or coaching experience in Physical Education and/or Athletics.
• First-Aid-CPR-AED Certified.
• Knowledge of rules & regulations, strategies, and techniques involved with individual and team sports.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt and improvise lessons based on time and/or space constraints.