Gym Teacher

Furqaan Academy Bolingbrook; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Employee Discount

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Furqaan Academy Bolingbrook in Illinois seeks a dedicated Physical Education teacher to develop and deliver a comprehensive PE curriculum that promotes fitness and healthy living. You will create engaging lesson plans and adapt activities to different skill levels while maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The role involves assessing student progress, coordinating the annual sports day, and collaborating with other teachers to integrate PE with core subjects, ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education or related field.
• Teaching experience of at least 2 years (preferred).
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive PE curriculum including fitness activities and health education.
• Deliver engaging lesson plans accommodating different skill levels and ensuring participation.
• Evaluate and assess student performance through assessments, fitness tests and participation.
• Establish and maintain a positive, safe classroom environment with clear behavior rules.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices among students.
• Organize and coordinate the annual sports day to foster teamwork and school spirit.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate physical education with other subjects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology/Physical Education

Teaching experience (2+ years)

Job description

• Knowing, teaching and acting consistently in accordance with philosophy, objectives and policies of the school.
• Conferring regularly with parents regarding class updates, student performance, progress and behavior.
• Teaching and acting in accordance with Islamic doctrine and moral teachings.
• Design and implement a comprehensive PE curriculum that includes a variety of fitness activities and health education.
• Deliver engaging lesson plans that accommodate different skill levels ensuring participation.
• Evaluate and assess student performance through assessments, fitness tests and participation.
• Establish and maintain a positive and safe classroom environment that encourages respect and discipline by implementing behavior rules.
• Encourage students to adopt healthy lifestyle choices.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom to create a conducive learning environment
• Encourage students to take responsibility for their own spaces.
• Organize and coordinate the annual sports day fostering teamwork and school spirit
• Work with other teachers to integrate physical education with other subjects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education or a related field
• Teaching experience of at least 2 years (preferred)
• Must be able to legally work in the United States
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Discount
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Must be authorized to work in the USA. Competitive pay offered.