Dynamic Middle School PE & Health Educator

Hope Partnership For Education; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Partnership for Education in Philadelphia is seeking a Teacher - Physical Education for grades 5-8. The role focuses on physical health and education, inspiring students to stay fit and pursue lifelong healthy habits.

You will teach PE classes, enforce routines, monitor behavior, and engage families in student progress. Candidates should have a college degree, strong organizational skills, reliable attendance, and the ability to adapt to changes.

Qualifications

• College degree in the appropriate field.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Record of good attendance.
• Ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach physical education classes at multiple grade levels.
• Follow classroom routines and procedures to maintain appropriate atmosphere for learning.
• Adherence to school regulations related to attendance, punctuality, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families.
• Participate in school events, professional growth and development opportunities.
• Monitor students in lunchroom, gym, and hallways during individual duty periods.
• Encourage students to adopt healthy eating habits in accordance with school nutrition policies.
• Teach and model conflict resolution skills.
• Maintain the equipment and facilities.

Skills

Athletic ability

Motivational skills

Public speaking

Team player

Education

College degree

Job description

Hope Partnership for Education is an independent middle school and education center that provides a high quality, values-based education that supports and challenges students from adolescence to adulthood. Serving the Hartranft/Fairhill section of North Philadelphia, Hope was founded and endorsed by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy in June, 2002.

Position Title: Teacher - Physical Education

Date Modified: March, 2017

DLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Position Purpose: Physical health and education instruction to 5th - 8th graders. Inspire and instruct students to stay fit, challenge them to meet goals and to begin a lifelong commitment to health and good fitness habits.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and teach physical education classes at multiple grade levels

• Follow classroom routines and procedures to maintain appropriate atmosphere for learning
• Adherence to school regulations related to attendance, punctuality, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families
• Participate in school events, professional growth and development opportunities
• Monitor students in lunchroom, gym, and hallways during individual duty periods

• Encourage students to adopt healthy eating habits in accordance with school nutrition policies

• Teach and model conflict resolution skills
• Maintain the equipment and facilities

Skill:

• Possess some athletic skill in order to demonstrate activity
• Be a vocal and outgoing person who is good at motivating middle school students

Qualifications:

• College degree in the appropriate field
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Record of good attendance
• Ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Generally works in standard inner city school condition and climate
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, walk, see, hear, while being actively involved with the students in class
• Ability to lift 30 lbs