Physical Education Teacher

Job Number:

CSEN0238953-0051

Start Date:

2022-08-22T00:00:00

End Date:

2022-08-31T00:00:00

Description:

Salary:Based on ExperienceReporting to: PrincipalLocation: Yonkers, New YorkBackgroundThe mission of the Charter School of Educational Excellence ("CSEE") is to produce students who meet or exceed all New York State learning standards. CSEE will do this by creating a challenging learning environment with high expectations for every child with an emphasis on the basic subject areas of English-language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. The school will employ standards based and research proven curriculum, implement best educational practices, use a variety of assessments to measure on-going student progress in skills and content learning, and support teachers with professional development activities that are aligned to the instructional program. CSEE's emphasis on basic subjects will give students a strong academic foundation that will allow them to become critical thinkers and life-long learners. The school will also expose students to a diverse curriculum that promotes appreciation of art, music, and cultural awareness. The Charter School of Educational Excellence will provide a safe and nurturing environment for all students and foster a strong partnership with families and the community.Position OverviewThe Charter School of Educational Excellence Health and Physical Education Teacher will understand and promote the school's mission, vision, objectives and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The teacher will assume professional responsibility for providing learning experiences in comprehensive health and physical education and supervision of students in a supportive and positive climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge using approved curricula, materials, and directives of the school. Achieving excellence requires that the Health and Physical Education Teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.Responsibilities & duties (including, but not limited to)Fitness Instruction- Consistently ensure excellence in fitness instructionEffectively research and design engaging and rigorous curricula for fitness for all studentsAppropriately align learning activities and student tasks with students' cognitive, emotional and physical developmentFitness Integration- Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their success in fitness to peers and family membersIntegrate literacy (e.g., labelling, responding to fitness in writing) and math (e.g., counting, patters) into fitness instructionStudent Assessment- Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school's formative and summative assessment toolsProvide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goalsUse student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice Learning Environment- Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potentialEnsure the safety of students in physical education activities by providing a comprehensive program in safety instruction, injury prevention and management, and physical conditioning prior to activity. Inspect facilities, grounds, and equipment regularly, and report immediately any irregularities. Provide appropriate supervision to prevent injury.Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as neededStudent and Extracurricular Activities- Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.Provide opportunities and supervise activities in order for students to demonstrate individually and in ensembles or large groups the skills and talents developed in the music programParticipate in school physical education and health education activities, including special and after school programsStudent Support & School Culture- Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administratorsOversee and assist with student arrival / dismissalWork closely with all members of school community modelling citizenship, collaboration and support of one anotherOther tasks as assigned by the AdministrationAcademic & certification qualificationsBachelors Degree required, Masters Degree preferredNY State Health/Physical Education Teacher Certification- MUSTHold and maintain CPR certification and first aid certificationWork experience & skillsMinimum of 2 years of urban teaching experience required with a record of high student achievementExperience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferredWorking knowledge and comfort level with instructional technologyStrong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work productsProven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administratorsKnowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child Personal qualities & behavioral traitsPassionately dedicated to school's missionDriven educator with an unrelenting focus on organization along with a high level of student and school-wide performance in achieving/exceeding New York standardsChampions change, supports school leader in trying to apply new ideas and methods; actively motivates and encourages others to adapt to changeDemonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact student achievementDevelops and maintains positive communications and working relationships with students, parents, and co-workers by being collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitudeOpenness to feedback and willing to take responsibility for student successWorking knowledge of the charter school movement and culture CompensationA competitive compensation package including base salary and complete benefits is availableApplying & Selection processAfter submitting your cover letter and resume, CSEE will review your documents. Candidates with a track record of success will be invited to a phone interview. Candidates who are successful with the phone interview will be invited to an in-person interview with the Administration team of the school. An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Charter School of Educational Excellence to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.

Application Type Name:

Teacher

District Name:

Charter School of Educational Excellence

Region Name:

Lower Hudson Valley

Salary Type:

Annual wage

Salary Category:

Fixed