Health and Physical Education Teacher
To Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and teaching certificate to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/. Upcoming graduates may upload a placeholder letter from their institution in place of a teaching certificate.
OVERVIEW
The ECS Health and Physical Education Teacher organizes games and challenges that promote physical activity among students in grades 3-5. The ECS HPE Teacher develops motor skills, physical development, and proper exercise and eating habits for children. The ECS HPE teacher must adjust their curriculum to accommodate children with disabilities or diverse physical abilities. The ECS HPE teacher is responsible for planning and orchestrating a Physical Fitness Day for students and for running additional activities to support student wellness and an active lifestyle. The ECS HPE teacher must have strong speaking and listening skills. In addition to being knowledgeable about an activity, they need to be able to communicate and demonstrate it properly. The ECS HPE teacher must be able to observe all students and maintain discipline within the class. In addition to students, they interact with parents, other teachers, and school administrators. Candidates should be energetic and progressive-minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with all educators at the campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Use the Environmental Charter School’s PE scope and sequence to create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that support physical fitness, team development and sportsmanship, health and wellness, gross motor development, nutrition, and individual or team sports.
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
- Infuse joy and rigor in lessons so that students are excited about and invested in their physical and mental health
- Regularly evaluate student progress using a variety of assessment methods
- Utilize the Google platform for document development
- Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- PA certification in Health/Physical Education PK-12
- Prior years' teaching experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience with intermediate grades-focused physical education instruction is ideal
- Experience in designing and implementing curriculum preferred
- Familiarity with charter schools
Compensation and Benefits
- Minimum starting salary of $44,716 up to a maximum starting salary of $51,056, dependent upon prior years’ teaching experience.
- ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and teaching certificate to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/. Upcoming graduates may upload a placeholder letter from their institution in place of a teaching certificate.
Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required and include Arrest/Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 114), and FBI Criminal Background Check. Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training will also be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.