Physical Education Teacher (K-5) 2025-2026 SY

Compass Academy Charter School | Vineland, NJ

  
CountyCumberland
Posted Date 1/22/2025
Expiration Date2/21/2025
Description

JOB TITLE: Physical Education Teacher, Elementary School (Position is for the 2025-2026 school year)

 

POSITION INFORMATION 

 

Summary of Duties: The Physical Education Teacher at the elementary school (K-5) level is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education in elementary school generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. 

The Physical Education Teacher records and maintains student information. He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student. The Physical Education Teacher serves on special committees on a volunteer basis and participates in all required in-service training programs. This is a 10-month position.

 

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Prepare/set up the gym prior to the first day of school.
  • Set up equipment prior to class.
  • Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Prepare and implement lesson plans, providing appropriate learning experiences for each student.
  • Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students in the gymnasium and cafeteria or outside on the blacktop or athletic fields.
  • Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior, and make necessary referrals.
  • Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills.
  • Teach safety rules related to each activity. • Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing twice a year.
  • Research and order physical education and recess equipment.
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities.
  • Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes.
  • Maintain student records following established procedures and practices.
  • Prepare interim progress reports and quarterly report cards.
  • Prepare information sheets for participation in parent-teacher conferences.
  • Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
  • May plan and supervise field trips following established procedures.
  • Meet and coordinate with specialists; adapt activities to students’ special needs; develop appropriate modifications for I.E.P and 504 plans.
  • Update website information related to the physical education program.
  • Serve on special committees, and fulfill the responsibilities of a committee member.
  • Attend planning meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, data meetings, and other meetings of groups according to membership in those groups.
  • Monitor the use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Attend in-service trainings and county workshops.
County
Cumberland
Type of Job (PreK-12 or Higher Ed.)
PreK-12

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