New: PE Teacher | SALA (Summer Arts for Learning Academy)

Seasonal Employment at Arts for Learning • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Physical Education (PE) Teacher is a key component of the success of the Academy as they lead the movement portion of the day, called Fitness and Fun. During that time, PE Teachers are required to plan, lead, and supervise a series of structured, age-appropriate physical activities each day of the program for all grades PreK through 6th. Additionally, PE Teachers will lead and plan a PE Major for 3-8 grade students, to be conducted in the afternoon. PE Teachers may also be required to organize additional sports and physical education events on-site within and throughout the program.

Requirements

• Strong collaboration, mentorship, and leadership skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver structured physical activities that are safe and age-appropriate for a variety of ages.
• Currently active or working towards certification in Physical Education; or extensive experience working with children in physical education capacity (e.g. coaching)
• Experience working in Public Schools settings, or leading large numbers of students.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent and timely communication skills.
• Understanding and appreciation of arts integration.
• Please note, staff working in SALA will need to be able to stand, walk, and be active throughout the entire duration of the program day. They will need to be able to keep up with and supervise students within and outside the classroom, for example, during Fitness and Fun time and field trips. Staff will also need to be able to lift up to 20lbs on occasion when setting up and breaking down classroom and/or preparing for performances and other events. Bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs are also frequently needed during SALA.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise structured physical activity time for all students daily (4 - 6 sessions throughout the day with different grade-level students).
• Plan and lead daily a PE Major and lead its sessions with 3-8 grade students in the afternoons.
• Work collaboratively with the other site PE Teacher.
• Ensure that the mission and core values of the program are present at all times.
• Ensure a positive exercise culture and climate through shared playground/classroom/gym norms.
• When appropriate, organize site-based P.E. challenges and tournaments in partnership with the Site Directors and the rest of the Admin team on site.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for time-off in the form of Sick & Safe leave.
• Sick and Safe Leave is accrued at a rate of one hour for every thirty hours worked and begins accruing on day one of employment.
• Employees may use the leave in increments of 1 hour or greater.
• Employees will be paid at their current regular rate for each accrued Sick and Safe Leave hour used.

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