Physical Education Teacher

Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Founded in 1998, EOCCS opened its doors with 200 Kindergarten and First grade students. Today, EOCCS is a Kindergarten to Fourth grade school operating with 500 students. The Mission of the East Orange Community Charter School is to educate the "whole child" by providing all students with hands on, active learning experiences through back to basics activities. The EOCCS shall meaningfully involve parents, the community and the staff in a quality, comprehensive, safe, flexible, responsive and caring educational environment that shall challenge the children to achieve to their highest potential. Affluent families have far more choices than low to moderate income families and this charter school shall provide opportunities for low-income as well as other families to choose excellence. We demonstrate appreciation for our parents by providing them with high quality education and superior service in a kind, welcoming environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Physical Education Teacher to join our dynamic educational team. As a Physical Education Teacher, you will play a vital role in promoting physical activity, health, and wellness among our students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, be reliable, and have the ability to connect with students.

Primary Responsibility: To contribute to the goals and objectives of the School by promoting physical education and overall student well-being.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Design and implement engaging and challenging physical education programs for students of various age groups and abilities.
• Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages teamwork, sportsmanship, and social skills.
• Utilize a range of teaching strategies and technologies to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Participate in school events and activities that promote physical education and overall student well-being.
• Stay current with best practices and research in physical education and related fields.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new programs.
• Prepares and implements weekly plans
• Invests in professional growth by attending meetings, conferences and continuing education programs.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications Profile:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A New Jersey Department of Education Physical Education Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).
• Experience working with students of all ages.
• Effective instructional practices and strategies.
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive instruction.
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, parents, administrators, and the community.
• Previous experience teaching physical education to elementary students.
• Proficiency in classroom management techniques.
• Ability to tailor teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with students in a one-on-one or group setting.
• Knowledge of various musical instruments and genres.
• Familiarity with tutoring methodologies.

Scope of the Job:

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course and SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Evaluate the academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keep appropriate records including attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school property.
• Evaluate each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution to team sports.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers testing following division testing practices.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by Administration.

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone and sporting equipment.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings, as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Term of Employment: 10 Months