Physical Education & Health Teacher

Physical Education & Health TeacherHope Partnership for Education is an independent middle school and education center that provides a high quality, values-based education that supports and challenges students from adolescence to adulthood. Serving the Hartranft/Fairhill section of North Philadelphia, Hope was founded and endorsed by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy in June, 2002.Position Title: Teacher - Physical EducationPosition Purpose: Physical health and education instruction to 5th - 8th graders. Inspire and instruct students to stay fit, challenge them to meet goals and to begin a lifelong commitment to health and good fitness habits.Essential Functions:Plan and teach physical education classes at multiple grade levelsFollow classroom routines and procedures to maintain appropriate atmosphere for learningAdherence to school regulations related to attendance, punctuality, maintaining accurate records, communicating with familiesParticipate in school events, professional growth and development opportunitiesMonitor students in lunchroom, gym, and hallways during individual duty periodsEncourage students to adopt healthy eating habits in accordance with school nutrition policiesTeach and model conflict resolution skillsMaintain the equipment and facilitiesSkill:Possess some athletic skill in order to demonstrate activityBe a vocal and outgoing person who is good at motivating middle school studentsQualifications:College degree in the appropriate fieldStrong organizational and management skillsRecord of good attendanceAbility to be flexible in an ever-changing environmentPhysical Requirements and Work Environment:Generally works in standard inner city school condition and climateAbility to sit, stand, bend, reach, walk, see, hear, while being actively involved with the students in classAbility to lift 30 lbs