P.E. Teacher - Part Time

The purpose of the Physical Education Teacher is to create physically literate individuals who are responsible, social, healthy, and skilled movers in a variety of activities. In this regard, the Physical Education Teacher is responsible for developing individuals who enjoy and seek out physical activity, and who develop and maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness throughout their lives.

Values

The core values of Divine Savior Academy are the following:

• Walk with God: I follow Jesus in all areas of my life and am active in a Christian community.

• Lead with a servant's heart: I find ways to positively influence and help those around me. 

• Thrive through cooperation: I choose to work with others towards a common goal, so we can go further together.

• Practice a growth mindset: I see my challenges as opportunities to learn and believe I can improve over time.

• Live boldly and confidently: I trust God has a good plan for me, so I take big chances and try new things.

Duties

• Develops a curriculum for the Physical Education program 

• Anchors curriculum in state and/or national standards

• Includes cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning domains

• Exposes students to a broad range of physical activity

• Creates many units to give students unique learning opportunities 

• Structures content for students to make progressive achievements towards standards in all domains

• Leads students to develop cognitive concepts about motor skills and fitness

• Challenges each student at a developmentally appropriate level

• Instructs classes using appropriate practices for physical education

• Strives for maximum participation and practice opportunities for every student

• Uses at least 50% of class time for students to be in moderate to vigorous activity

• Provides students with specific, congruent, positive feedback

• Does not use physical activity for punishment

• Assess and reports student progress made toward national standards

• Uses formative and summative assessments to collect data in all domains throughout learning segments

• Analyzes data for the purpose of improving individual student success 

• Evaluates program effectiveness based on data and student achievement

• Promotes health, fitness, and physical activity to all in the DSA Family

Requirements 

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education a related field 

• Florida Teaching Certificate

• 2-3 years minimum of experience teaching in Physical Education

• Ability to work proficiently in a diverse, multicultural setting

• Values physical activity and its contributions to a healthful lifestyle

• Exemplary Christian role model who lets his or her “light shine” 

• Must align with our Statement of Faith and lifestyle agreement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate and participate in physical activities

• Capability to manage long hours of physical activity and supervision

• Adequate strength to assist with demonstrations and handle equipment

• Good hand-eye coordination to model and guide activities

• Ability to move freely and quickly to supervise students

• Ability to remain active and engaged throughout the day

• Quick reflexes for safety and managing fast-paced environments

• Clear vision and hearing to monitor and ensure safety

Reports to:

• Principal

Schedule:

• Part Time: 2 days per week