Bachelor's degree in Health Education or related field required.
Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience with elementary or middle school students required.
Knowledge of best practices in Health & Wellness and Physical Education required.
Expert knowledge of New York State & National Health Education Standards required.
Experience in conducting health assessments and facilitating health education workshops required.
Comfortable working in diverse urban settings required.
Strong organizational and collaborative skills required.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement lesson plans for health, wellness, and physical fitness.
Facilitate one-on-one sessions and family health workshops.
Motivate scholars during exercises to develop athletic skills.
Conduct health assessments to evaluate youth health status.
Teach rules and techniques for various sports and exercises.
Collaborate with grade level teams to plan reading instruction.
Modify instructional plans to accommodate individual scholar needs.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off, sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Life insurance and $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Physical Education Teacher-Elementary/Middle (NY)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan and implement lesson plans for teaching health & wellness & physical fitness techniques, sports playing, and living a healthy and active lifestyle.
Facilitate one-on-one sessions with youth and family health workshops for scholars and their parents.
Motivates scholars during exercises to help them develop athletic skills and enjoy exercising.
Conduct health assessments to determine overall health status of all youth (e.g., height, weight, PACER endurance test), etc.
Teach the rules behind playing several different sports, as well as proper techniques for running, stretching & other exercise activities.
Collaborate with assigned grade level team leads to plan and execute reading instruction for one period each day.
Modify existing instructional plans as necessary to accommodate individual scholar's special needs.
Administer assessments, collect, and analyze data gathered on each scholar.
Build relationships with scholar's families through regular communication regarding progress and provide ways in which families can be supportive of their scholar's health & motivation.
Participate in school wide scholar assessments in order to diagnose scholar's needs.
Attend professional development trainings.
Provides coverage for classroom teachers, lunch/recess, and or dismissals as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Health Education or related field required.
Minimum of 1 year of Teaching work experience in working with elementary or middle school aged students is required.
Knowledge of best practices and current trends in Health & Wellness and/or Physical Education, school wellness policy, and/or public health required.
Expert knowledge of New York State & National Health Education Standards & National Sexuality Education Standards required.
Experience conducting health assessments, facilitating group and individual counseling, and implementing health education workshops required.
Comfortable working in various urban settings and with diverse populations required.
Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills required.
Adapts well to changes in assignment and priorities with the ability to respond effectively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite & using technology & web-based platforms to teach Health & Wellness and/or Physical Education required.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: ($60,271- $148,412). Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan - Employer Match
Leave: Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA.
Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
