Physical Education Teacher

TITLE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

REPORTS TO: PHYSICAL EDUCATION HOD

Primary Purpose:

Physical education (PE) teachers organize games and challenges that promote physical activity among children and young adults from kindergarten to high school. Their goal is to develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and proper exercise and eating habits among older children.

Responsibilities:

• Measure student progress to encourage the mastery of school district/state/national standards
• Celebrate individual and collective accomplishments by teaching the importance of self-improvement
• Create appealing lessons that implement a variety of methodologies
• Cultivate student awareness and ownership of personal performance
• Design, plan and implement physical education lessons based on school district/state/national standards
• Encourage teamwork to set collective and personal development goals
• Ensure accommodations and modifications are made for the growth and development of all students
• Ensure that the physical education environment is clean, safe, and constructive for all students
• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, rhythms and dance, health education, and individual, dual, and team sports
• Guide students in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior
• Maintain records of individual student achievement and evaluate students continuously
• Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated times
• Prepare for classes and maintain written evidence of preparation
• Uphold and enforce school rules, school board policies, and administrative regulations
• Work with other members of the physical education staff to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods

Personal Requirements:

• Physical fitness
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of many kinds of exercise
• Excellent understanding of stretching and other safety concerns
• First aid training
• Compassion and respect for all students
• Understanding students' disabilities and adaptive PE techniques where applicable

Qualifications:

• Female candidate
• PE and Sports experience – teaching and practical
• PE Degree plus/including Teaching Degree is preferred
• First aid qualification
• Enthusiasm for sports

About American Baccalaureate School:

ABS is a private, non-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

For more information about ABS visit: www.abs.edu.kw