Physical Education (PE), Health, Swim Teacher (K-8)

Honey Creek Community School; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Honey Creek Community School is seeking a dedicated PE / Health / Swim teacher to deliver effective instruction to multi-age classes K-8. The ideal candidate will possess or be working toward relevant teaching and lifeguard certifications, demonstrate emotional intelligence, and commit to fostering a culture of well-being and anti-racist work. This full-time or part-time position offers a transparent compensation policy and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and life benefits

Short/long-term disability benefits

Retirement benefits through MPERS

Consideration for cost-of-living adjustments

Qualifications

• Possesses or is working toward a Michigan teaching certificate.
• Willing to work toward lifeguard and WSI certifications.
• Commitment to anti-racist work and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Delivers effective instruction in PE, Health, and Swim for K-8.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers on themes and projects.
• Showcases curriculum and student achievements at end-of-year events.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Flexibility

Problem-Solving

Education

Michigan teaching certificate

Lifeguard certification

WSI certification

Job description

Employment Type : Full Time or Part Time (will consider splitting the positions)

Description of Duties: The PE / Health / Swim teacher delivers effective instruction to our multi-age / multi-grade classes K-8 in PE, Health, and Swim. Honey Creek emphasizes whole-child education and the development of rich relationships with students. The PE teacher collaborates with classroom teachers on themes, projects, and service activities. The teacher will showcase the year's curriculum and student achievements at the end-of-year PE Play Day for families and the community.

Requirements :

• Possesses or is working toward a Michigan teaching certificate applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Possesses or is working toward, or is willing to work toward a lifeguard certification.
• Possesses or is working toward, or is willing to work toward a WSI certification.
• Ability to engage students’ emotional intelligence and support students with diverse abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles, using a trauma-informed approach.
• Commitment to anti-racist work and advancing community and justice in education.
• Dedicated to creating a culture of well-being and self-improvement, possibly through collaborative activities.
• Focus on fostering empowered learners, ethical and global citizens, and resilient individuals.
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding and commitment to multi-age groupings.
• Current physical with no restrictions.
• Honey Creek sponsors employees in the Michigan Public Employees Retirement System (MPERS), ensuring sustainable retirement benefits.
• Offers a transparent compensation policy with a fixed salary schedule and consideration for cost-of-living adjustments.
• Provides comprehensive health, dental, life, and short/long-term disability benefits.

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