Physical Education Teacher

The Physical Education Teacher holds the primary responsibility for the implementation and development of NECCS physical education curriculum.  Physical Education in the elementary school generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. As a member of the NECCS academic team the teacher will seek out and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration in order to enrich the educational experience of our scholars.

Specific Responsibilities

• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Develop age appropriate lesson plans that expose students to diverse topics in the content area and their connection to life beyond the classroom.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
• Two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• CE, CEAS, or STANDARD TEACHER OF ART CERTIFICATE  
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;

REPORTS TO & EVALUATED BY: Supervisor of Student Affairs 

SALARY RANGE: $53,000-$73,000 *Negotiable based on certification and experience