Physical and Health Education Teacher (1 to 1)

Summary:

Fusion?s Physical Education Teacher teaches physical education in a group and one-to-one (personal training) setting. The responsibility to provide a safe, educational, and engaging fitness program requires exceptionally trained individuals. Candidate must have a minimum of a current CPR certification, a Bachelor?s degree in Kinesiology or Physical Education, or completed at least 20 credits in college courses related to Kinesiology, Anatomy/Physiology and/or Physical Education. Those wishing to teach the Personal Fitness course must also have earned or be in the process of earning certification as a Personal Trainer. Candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor?s degree as well as should have earned or be in the process of earning certification as a personal trainer. This position requires a dynamic presence - someone who can foster students? creativity. This person needs to relate well with adolescents and younger children. Experience with Learning Disabled and ADHD is a plus. Our ideal candidate is an outgoing, well-organized individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide teaching in the areas of physical education at grade levels 6-12.

• Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.

• Maintain complete and accurate records.

• Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent communication with parents.

• Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.

• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.

• In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• Current CPR certification

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• Relevant academic experience, preferably at the middle school or high school level, is desired.

• Previous education or experience must include one or a combination of the following:

  ? (1) Bachelor?s degree in Kinesiology or Physical Education

  ? (2) Minimum of 20 college credits of Kinesiology, anatomy/physiology and/or physical education

  ? (3) Expertise in the relevant subject area

  ? (4) Enrollment in program for, or completion of a Personal Trainer certification

Competencies Desired:

• Ability to manage group dynamics and mediate conflict.

• Understand learning differences, emotional difficulties and related social challenges

• Ability to mentor as a positive role model.

• Understand and support each student?s Formal Education Plan (FEP).

• Commitment to continuous improvement

• Project a positive image and a neat, professional appearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.