Physical Education Teacher (Elementary)

Compass Charter School•New York, NY

9h•$68,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Charter School is seeking a reflective physical education teacher who is driven to provide a joyful, rigorous, and justice-oriented educational experience to all children. The Compass Physical Education Teacher is highly reflective, collaborative, curious, and brings joy and their knowledge of physical education to their work with students and colleagues. The Physical Education Teacher leads physical education classes for students in grades K-5 and collaborates with Classroom Co-Teachers to ensure Classroom Co-Teachers are able to implement skills and activities into their classroom practice. The Physical Education Teacher also supports the development of the physical education program at Compass, including community-wide events, activities, and programming for students and families. At full expansion, the Physical Education Teacher will lead two sessions with each K-5 class each week. During the early phases of the program, the Physical Education Teacher will lead one to two sessions per week. The final number of sessions and schedule will be based on school schedule, implementation timeline, hiring, and budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
2 or more years of relevant teaching experience preferred
New York State Teacher Certification (or in progress of obtaining certification)
Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of Compass
Reflective practitioner in a state of constant professional growth and a willingness to share their craft with others
Commitment to integrating sustainability and the arts into core curricular subjects
Knowledge of the school neighborhood
Experience working with children with special needs in an Integrated Co-teaching classroom preferred
Experience planning and teaching physical education classes to elementary students
Commitment to and knowledge of experiential and inquiry-based teaching and learning
Commitment to diverse learning environments
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience collaborating with children, families, colleagues, and administrators

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
2 or more years of relevant teaching experience preferred
Experience working with children with special needs in an Integrated Co-teaching classroom preferred

Responsibilities

Lead physical education classes for all K-5 classes
Work cooperatively with other physical education instructors, Classroom Co-Teachers, and School Leaders to design, plan, and implement a balanced physical education program that aligns to the mission and vision of the school and state standards in physical education
Teach content and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports
Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and/or group of students.
Provide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on equipment and play areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
Select and order necessary equipment and supplies for physical education classes using the school’s procurement processes and predetermined budget
Use student performance data to tailor and differentiate instruction
Regularly communicate with families, students, and community partners
Integrate the Compass CARES values into classroom culture, units of study, and interactions with staff, families, and students
Integrate the real world and surrounding community into the curriculum
Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Maintain confidentiality with student information and records
Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community