Chester Community Charter School Hiring for Physical Education Teacher Job at Chester, PA Full Time

$2,500 Sign on Bonus to New Teachers!

Position Title: Physical Education Teacher – Elementary

Terms of Employment: 10 Months

Reports To: Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent

To Apply: Please visit the Chester Community Charter School website and
click on Staff – Employment Opportunities
Job Summary:

The Physical Education teacher will help develop in each student an understanding of relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of students in physical achievement; and to develop strength, skill, agility poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports in accordance with each student’s ability.

Essential Functions:

· Develops daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology when appropriate; maintains pace of learning and provides opportunities for student differences; and checks for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students

· Creates and maintains a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and works toward meeting the standards; maintains accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and completes progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems

· Promotes a high rate of student interest and provides prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrates fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speaks and writes clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding

· Complies with policies, regulations and procedures of Chester Community Charter School; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff

· Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom

· Continues to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree with completion of a teacher education program focused on physical education as well as completion of a program that includes coursework in physical, health and general education topics, such as exercise philosophy, kinesiology, human development and educational psychology

· Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance

· Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance

· FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Certifications/Licenses:

· Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certification in Health and Physical Education PK-12

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

· Mastery of the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) and deliver exceptional standards-based instruction in assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) that ensures academic growth for all students, including those with special needs

· Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery

· Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership, and technical skills and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences

· The principles, practices and methods of grade level education

· Subject-specific expertise

· The contents, materials, methodologies and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level, with an emphasis toward enrichment education

· Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)

· Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII)

· Critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques

· Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards

Demonstrated Ability to:

· Assess students’ needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated physical education instruction to meet the needs of each student

· Use sports equipment, supports and tools in the appropriate setting in the pursuit of instructional strategies that will enhance physical fitness, development of student strength, agility, poise and coordination

· Communicate effectively, both orally and written

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, support staff, parents and students

· Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record, and exemplary performance

Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA Health and Physical Education PK-12 Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location