Leave Replacement-Teacher Physical Education/Health

Paterson Public School District • Paterson, NJ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Leave Replacement Teacher in Physical Education/Health. The role involves teaching comprehensive health and physical education to students, unless entering teaching from an alternative certification program. The teacher will be responsible for diagnosing student strengths and weaknesses and matching those skills with appropriate techniques and materials. Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills is essential. The position is pending budget availability and is open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled. Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Requirements

• NJ instructional certificate in Physical Education and Health
• Hold and maintain CPR/First Aid certifications
• Experience in teaching and working with students in the field of comprehensive health and physical education, unless entering teaching from an alternative certification program
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Excellent classroom management
• Effective instructional practices and strategies
• Experience working with elementary students
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications

Nice To Haves

• If assigned responsibilities for teaching swimming, must hold and maintain an American Red Cross water safety certificate registered with the New Jersey State Department of Education

Responsibilities

• Teaching comprehensive health and physical education
• Diagnosing student strengths and weaknesses and matching those skills with appropriate techniques and materials
• Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed