Physical Education Teacher (Preschool through 4th Grade)

The Physical Education teacher provides rich, differentiated learning experiences for school students with a diversity of learning levels.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysis and demonstration of basic skills and knowledge of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of movement.
• Establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and assessments.
• Providing an inviting, exciting, innovative, learning environment.
• Providing appropriate safety instruction and conducting safety checks on all equipment to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Maintaining control of storage and inventory of all physical education materials and instructional aids.
• Establishing and upholding clear standards of student behavior necessary to provide an orderly, productive environment.
• Meeting the needs, interests, and abilities for all students, including students with disabilities, ELL students, and those who are gifted and talented.
• Developing lesson plans that draw content from Creative Minds International professional development to reinforce student learning.
• Regularly observing students and taking anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom setup, integrations of students’ interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments.

Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of physical fitness, sports, and wellness for school-age children.
• Physical ability to demonstrate athletic activities.
• Extensive knowledge of the DC Physical Education standards.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with the public
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals, exhibit flexibility, and drive results.