Physical/Swim Education Teacher

Washtenaw Area Schools Application Consortium•Ann Arbor, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Physical/Swim Education Teacher instructs students in physical education and plans a program that promotes students’ physical development and social skills. The teacher teaches individual and team sports, leads and referees indoor and outdoor games, and provides instruction in calisthenics, gymnastics, corrective exercises, and the use of training apparatus. The role also includes teaching students with disabilities, supervising students and aides, managing physical education equipment and supplies, and working with students, parents, and the school counselor to resolve student problems. Regular, reliable, and predictable on-site attendance is required. The position is located at Ann Arbor Open at Mack and reports to the Building Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an appropriate K–12 endorsement for Physical Education.
Lifeguard Certification.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively and present information orally and in writing.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret statistical information and data related to student achievement.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

Nice To Haves

Dual certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in physical education activities.
Plan a physical education program to promote students’ physical attributes and social skills.
Teach individual and team sports, using knowledge of sports techniques and students’ physical capabilities.
Organize, lead, instruct, and referee indoor and outdoor games, including volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
Instruct individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, gymnastics, or corrective exercises, determining exercise type and difficulty, needed corrections, and prescribed movements.
Teach and demonstrate the use of gymnastic and training apparatus, such as trampolines and weights.
Confer with students, parents, and the school counselor to resolve student problems.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies used in the physical education program.
Teach students with disabilities.
Supervise students and aides.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.