High School PE & Health Teacher — Inspire Wellness

Danbury Public Schools; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools in Connecticut seeks a Physical Education/Health teacher for Danbury High School. The role involves instructing students, creating a student-centered, problem-based learning environment, collaborating with a diverse population, and maintaining clear communication with parents and administration.

Candidates should hold active CT certifications in Physical Education and Health, have a degree in education or PE, and prior urban/high school teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Connecticut certification required as per State Department of Education.
• Bachelor's degree in education or physical education.
• Experience teaching in a multicultural urban setting.
• Ability to collaborate in team-teaching environments.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in Physical Education/Health and foster a student-centered learning environment.
• Communicate with parents and maintain professional relationships with staff.
• Plan lessons, manage behavior, and assess student progress regularly.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum and instructional practices.

Skills

Adolescent education experience

Team teaching

Clear communication

Active listening

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Connecticut Physical Education Certification

Connecticut Health Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Physical Education

Urban teaching experience

Job description

Danbury Public Schools in Connecticut seeks a Physical Education/Health teacher for Danbury High School. The role involves instructing students, creating a student-centered, problem-based learning environment, collaborating with a diverse population, and maintaining clear communication with parents and administration.

Candidates should hold active CT certifications in Physical Education and Health, have a degree in education or PE, and prior urban/high school teaching experience.