Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Bridgeprep Academy • Davenport, FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

BridgePrep Academy Schools is seeking to hire an Elementary Physical Education Teacher to ensure high-quality instruction linked to the school and district strategic goals for all students. The role involves providing a rigorous academic environment that actively engages students, incorporates best educational practices, creates an inclusive environment that addresses the needs of all learners, and supports the social/emotional development of the students. The school aims for specific student achievement metrics, including high percentages of students on or above grade level in reading, language, and math, and strong performance on FAST exams and ACT scores for older students. The school also focuses on ensuring graduation requirements are met and that students in intervention programs show significant growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• State certification required.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
• Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a classroom setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
• Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.
• Implement and uphold BPA behavior management system that aligns with campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Complete all lesson internalization based on curriculum vision to achieve district goals.
• Collect and analyze student data to make effective decisions to maximize achievement.
• Discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Implement state learning standards and BPA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track each student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update the grade book weekly.
• Communicate students’ progress with students and families every week.
• Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work-related tasks.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with Experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level