Physical Education (PE) Teacher (JH and HS)

The Vanguard School•Colorado Springs, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vanguard School is seeking an enthusiastic and student-centered Physical Education Teacher to inspire students in Junior High and High School through engaging physical education experiences that promote lifelong wellness, character development, leadership, and healthy habits. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by creating a positive learning environment where students build confidence, teamwork skills, physical fitness, and personal responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred in Physical Education or related field)
Minimum of 36 semester hours in the content area preferred
Colorado Teaching License not required
Applicants are required to disclose relevant information related to criminal history, employment history, and licensure history as part of the application process.
All employees must successfully complete and pass a CBI and FBI fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching or youth coaching experience preferred
Passion for student engagement, physical wellness, and character development

Responsibilities

Planning and delivering engaging instruction and physical activities designed to support students’ academic excellence, physical well-being, virtue, and leadership development.
Deliver engaging and effective physical education instruction for students in Junior High and High School.
Implement curriculum with fidelity while adapting instruction to meet student needs.
Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
Promote student growth, achievement, and participation.
Maintain effective classroom and activity management practices.
Support student development through encouragement and leadership opportunities.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: Developmentally appropriate physical health and fitness principles, Human growth, lifespan development, and nutrition, Foundations of kinesiology, anatomy, exercise physiology, and health education, Age-appropriate sports, games, and motor skill development, Physical safety practices, injury prevention, CPR, and first aid procedures, Adaptations and accommodations for students with disabilities.
Teach Movement fundamentals including: Gymnastics, Tumbling, Dance, Weight training.
Teach Individual sports such as: Track & Field, Tennis, Golf, Archery.
Teach Team sports such as: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer.
Maintain professional standards and responsibilities.
Collaborate with colleagues, staff, and administration.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.