Full-time Physical Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Morenci (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morenci Area Schools is seeking a Full-Time Physical Education Teacher for Morenci Elementary School in Morenci, Michigan. The role emphasizes building supportive student relationships, clear learning outcomes, and data-informed instruction aligned with district priorities.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree with a valid Michigan teaching certificate and PE K-12 endorsement, plus strong communication and classroom management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsement in Physical Education K-12.
• Strong knowledge of subject concepts and ability to teach them effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular attendance and classroom discipline.
• Deliver district-approved PE curriculum through direct and inquiry-based instruction.
• Assess student learning using varied evaluation methods.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about student progress.
• Collaborate with peers and administrators to improve instructional programs.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

PBIS familiarity

Data-driven lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan teaching certificate

PE K-12 endorsement

Job description

Full-time Physical Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5884526

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Summary

Teachers develop supportive relationships with all of their students, define clear outcomes for student learning and communicate these clearly to their students, implement a range of research-based instructional and assessment strategies as needed to ensure quality learning by all students, and utilize such assessment data to inform their instruction. Regular communication with parents, peers, district personnel, and administration is essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid and current teaching certificate for the State of Michigan.
• State teaching certification with endorsement in Physical Education K-12.
• Strong knowledge of subject concepts and ability to teach them effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Preferred Skills:

• Skilled at designing learning environments that promote a student's ability to achieve at their highest potential.
• Experience using data to develop lesson plans and instructional groups
• Effective communication with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Outstanding computer skills, professional appearance and regular attendance at school sponsored events and activities.
• Keen awareness of responsibilities for confidentiality and professionalism.
• Familiarity with PBIS.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Manage student behavior and classroom climate to support students’ focus on learning
• Provide developmentally appropriate individualized, small group and whole class instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Teach District approved curriculum through both direct instruction and inquiry based instruction
• Assess student learning through a variety of evaluation methods such as discussion, projects, performance assessments, tests, demonstrations
• Communicate frequently with parents and guardians
• Participate collaboratively with peers and administrators in planning and evaluating the instructional program
• Represent Morenci Area Schools in a positive manner in the community
• Participate in continual professional growth opportunities which are aligned with district priorities
• Demonstrate understanding of the substance of their subjects, including both facts and organizing ideas and instruction
• Performing all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
• Articulate student learning objectives and reasons for importance, provide timely accurate feedback to students, and engage students in self assessment
• Demonstrate understanding of diverse family and cultural backgrounds and interest in students
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises classroom, students, and volunteers

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports or professional correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff, administrators and general public

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistical inference, fractions, percentages, rations and practical applications.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to stand and talk or hear while sometimes walking and sitting. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 40 pounds. Frequent bending, stooping, or getting up and down from the floor are also required.

Terms of Employment:

• Full-time position

Pay

• MEA salary schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Physical Education

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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