Chester Community Charter School is seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher to join our team!

Position Title:                        Physical Education Teacher

Terms of Employment:        10 Months

Reports To:                            Principal


Job Summary:

The Physical Education teacher will help develop in each student an understanding of relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of students in physical achievement; and to develop strength, skill, agility poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports in accordance with each student’s ability.

Essential Functions:

• Develops daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology when appropriate; maintains pace of learning and provides opportunities for student differences; and checks for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students
• Creates and maintains a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and works toward meeting the standards; maintains accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and completes progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems
• Promotes a high rate of student interest and provides prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrates fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speaks and writes clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding
• Complies with policies, regulations and procedures of Chester Community Charter School; communicates effectively with parents and works collaboratively with staff
• Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom
• Continues to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree with completion of a teacher education program focused on physical education as well as completion of a program that includes coursework in physical, health and general education topics, such as exercise philosophy, kinesiology, human development and educational psychology
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certification in Health and Physical Education PK-12

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

• Mastery of the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) and deliver exceptional standards-based instruction in assigned content area(s) and grade level(s) that ensures academic growth for all students, including those with special needs
• Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery
• Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership, and technical skills and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences
• The principles, practices and methods of grade level education
• Subject-specific expertise
• The contents, materials, methodologies and practices utilized within education at the respective grade level, with an emphasis toward enrichment education
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
• Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII)
• Critical thinking methodologies and problem-solving techniques
• Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards

Demonstrated Ability to:

• Assess students’ needs and learning styles and to design appropriate differentiated physical education instruction to meet the needs of each student
• Use sports equipment, supports and tools in the appropriate setting in the pursuit of instructional strategies that will enhance physical fitness, development of student strength, agility, poise and coordination
• Communicate effectively, both orally and written

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, support staff, parents and students
• Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record, and exemplary performance

Note:  CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.