6th-8th Grade Physical Education Teacher
Chester, PA
Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.
Job Summary:
Plans and teaches his/her subject area, following scope and sequence of all courses. Provides instruction to students in a variety of planned topics. Implements the school's mission to empower students as learners. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a well-managed, orderly, positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Essential Functions:
- Develops daily and unit lesson plans that are thoughtful, goal-oriented, and aligned with curriculum.
- Creates and maintains a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards.
- Maintains accurate records of student achievement and behavioral performance.
- Complies with policies, regulations, and procedures of CCCS; communicates effectively with parents and collaborates with staff.
- Displays high-level professional conduct and participates in extra-curricular activities.
- Continues to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
- Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance.
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.
- FBI Criminal Background Clearance.
Certificates/Licenses:
- Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate I, preferably Instructional Certificate II.
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
- Mastery of the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s).
- Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting.
- Exceptional classroom management and instructional delivery skills.
Demonstrated Ability to:
- Motivate and build relationships with students and parents.
- Assess students’ needs and learning styles to design appropriate differentiated instruction.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.