Teacher Physical Education/Health

Paterson Public School District • Paterson, NJ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching Physical Education and Health at two locations: Dale Ave (.51) and Norman S Weir (.49). The role requires a deep understanding of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) and New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA), effective classroom management, and strong instructional practices. The teacher will be responsible for diagnosing student strengths and weaknesses and applying appropriate techniques and materials. Additionally, the role requires computer literacy and the ability to use various electronic equipment for instructional purposes. The Paterson Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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.
• Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills.

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 Physical Education and Health at Dale Ave and Norman S Weir locations.
• Diagnosing student strengths and weaknesses and matching those skills with appropriate techniques and materials.
• Using interactive computer instructional software.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Managing the classroom effectively.
• Applying effective instructional practices and strategies.
• Teaching swimming, if assigned, and holding appropriate certifications.
• Utilizing electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level