26-27 Middle School Physical Education Teacher

Belmont Charter Network•Philadelphia, PA

20h

About The Position

The Middle School Physical Education Teacher is responsible for supporting students’ success by ensuring the school day structure runs efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students. We are currently seeking a teacher to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, in line with the mission and standards of Belmont Charter Network. This is a 10-month position that is supervised by a member of the school leadership team.

Requirements

Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Creative problem solving
A commitment to being a lifelong learner, a commitment to refining your craft
A knack for connecting with people across differences, including parents, colleagues, and students.
B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution;
1-2 years of classroom experience, preferably in urban education;
Valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate;
All employees must be able to provide a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), and Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and a variety of individualized needs

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and educational goals.
Create a supportive and engaging classroom environment that promotes student learning and participation.
Assess student progress and provide feedback to students and parents/guardians.
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance.
Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and school administrators.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Execute school-wide duties in accordance with school rules and procedures, such as lunch, recess, hallway, or other duties in the school as assigned.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor