Shared Time Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Summary:

Our teachers create friendly learning environments where students are engaged and develop a love for learning. Our teachers establish strong, positive relationships with students, families and with colleagues. They participate in grade level teams within our school building and on district-level teams. This is a shared time teaching position and will be teaching Physical Education to grades 1-5 at Zeeland Christian School.

Responsibilities:

• Plan physical education program to promote development of student's physical attributes and social skills.

• Teach individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students.

• Organize, lead, instruct and referee indoor and outdoor games such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.

• Instruct individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics or corrective exercises, determining type and level of difficulty needed.

• Demonstrate and teach use of training apparatus such as weights.

• Confer with students, parents and appropriate staff to resolve student problem.

• Select, store, order, issue and inventory equipment, materials and supplies used in the physical education program.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilites.

• Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

Qualifications:

• Current Michigan teacher certification with Physical Education or Elementary endorsement is required.

• Ability to effectively write emails and other family communication.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from families and staff.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

• Foster cooperative social behavior through games and group projects to assist children in forming strong, positive relationships with other children and adults.

• Discuss students' strengths, progress, and concerns with parents.

• Ability to perform other duties with awareness of all district requirement and Board of Education policies.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

Schedule:

School Year

.62 FTE

Will be working 4 days a week.

Benefits:

Benefit package per Master Agreement

Once the posting deadline date has been met (if applicable), the supervisor/principal will review applications and schedule interviews with the most qualified candidates. An email will be sent to applicants when the position has been filled.