Physical Education Associate Teacher / Assistant

Job Profile

This position assists a certificated teacher or staff member.

• The Assistant PE Teacher at AISL will work closely with the Head PE Teacher to support the delivery of a comprehensive physical education program for elementary school students.
• The Assistant PE Teacher will assist in planning and implementing engaging and developmentally appropriate PE lessons, promoting physical fitness, skill development, and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree required
• Background or interest in the education sector.

Skills / Attributes

• Good organizational skills
• Athletic background
• Multi-task
• Patience
• Great interpersonal and communication skills e.g. ability to relate to children, parents, colleagues, and the community.
• Honesty and integrity
• Well Presented
• Flexibility with working hours according to the needs of the school
• Able to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with parents, children, employees, and the community

Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Teacher performs any of the following duties:

• Support the lead PE Teacher in organizing and supervising physical activities, games, and sports for students.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and inclusive PE environment that encourages participation and fosters positive behavior.
• Assist the head teacher to teach children individually or in small groups on a variety of subjects, compiles, reviews, and records student assignments and progress.
• Monitors student behavior in the classroom, lunch area, during detention or at recess; disciplines students as necessary. Monitor students entering or leaving the building, between classes.
• Assist teacher with classroom management; assists in preparing teaching lessons: duplicates, organizes, distributes, and files teaching materials.
• Attends program meetings and workshops as required and/ or requested.
• Assumes reduced teaching responsibilities under the supervision of the Principal. See teacher job description. (Applies to Associate Teacher).
• Performs related duties as assigned to assist the teachers or administrative staff.

Terms of Employment

• Work calendar, contract terms, salary, and benefits shall be based on the scope of responsibilities, qualifications,, and relevant experience.

Performance Evaluation

• The Athletic Director will evaluate the job performance of the Instructional Assistant annually in accordance with AISL Board Policy.
• The Principal will evaluate the performance of the Associate Teacher.