Elementary Specials Teacher - Mind & Muscle

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Mind & Muscle Instructor leads students through various stations of mind/body activities that increase physical coordination and strength, balance and flexibility, and mindful breathing techniques.  

The class is designed to support Paideia Academy's "Whole Child" Paradigm , which teaches that a student has four core needs: a Body (to live), a Mind (to learn), a Heart (to love), and a Spirit (to leave a legacy). Instead of separating physical activity from mental growth, Mind & Muscle combines them to build: 

• Discipline & Physical Health: Building physical strength, body awareness, and healthy habits. 
• Habits of Success: Incorporating the school's Leader in Me / 7 Habits of Highly Effective People curriculum. 
• Emotional Intelligence: Teaching scholars self-awareness, personal accountability, and emotional regulation alongside physical exercise. 

Job Purpose:  

The role of a Mind & Muscle Lab instructor is to guide scholars through a variety of mind/body stations that promote holistic physical/mental intelligence using mindful movement positions that include: physical coordination and strength, balance and flexibility, and mindful breathing techniques. The Mind & Muscle Instructor will nurture a physically and emotionally safe environment for the scholars in attendance.

  Responsibilities:  

- Lead Mind & Muscle classes according to the assigned schedule 

- Lead safe, effective mind & muscle activities to a variety of age groups from 5 to 11 year olds. 

- Adhere to employee standards of conduct 

- Complete all required staff training 

• Excellent ability to work effectively with people of all ages and?levels of ability. 
• In-depth ability to understand written and oral instructions. 
• Proven dependability and reliability. 
• Exceptional ability to learn and apply interventions?pertaining to student behavior. 
• Great ability to use good judgment in interacting with?students. 
• Strong ability to positively influence children's behavior and?standards of conduct. 
• In-depth ability to be firm, fair and consistent in dealing with?student behavior problems. 
• Profound ability to be a positive role model for students. 
• Prepare weekly program lesson plans. 
• Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of the job. 

  Requirements:  

- Bachelor degree in education or related field; SEI Certification; Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card 

- Maintain a positive and energetic attitude 

- Be passionate about holistic fitness 

- Have 1-2 years of experience leading youth fitness/recreation activities