Physical Education & Health Teacher

Hope Partnership for Education is an independent middle school and education center that provides a high quality, values-based education that supports and challenges students from adolescence to adulthood. Serving the Hartranft/Fairhill section of North Philadelphia, Hope was founded and endorsed by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and the Sisters of Mercy in June, 2002.

Position Title: Teacher - Physical Education

Date Modified: March, 2017

DLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Position Purpose: Physical health and education instruction to 5th - 8th graders. Inspire and instruct students to stay fit, challenge them to meet goals and to begin a lifelong commitment to health and good fitness habits.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and teach physical education classes at multiple grade levels

• Follow classroom routines and procedures to maintain appropriate atmosphere for learning


• Adherence to school regulations related to attendance, punctuality, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families


• Participate in school events, professional growth and development opportunities


• Monitor students in lunchroom, gym, and hallways during individual duty periods

• Encourage students to adopt healthy eating habits in accordance with school nutrition policies

• Teach and model conflict resolution skills


• Maintain the equipment and facilities

Skill:

• Possess some athletic skill in order to demonstrate activity


• Be a vocal and outgoing person who is good at motivating middle school students

Qualifications:

• College degree in the appropriate field


• Strong organizational and management skills


• Record of good attendance


• Ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Generally works in standard inner city school condition and climate


• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, walk, see, hear, while being actively involved with the students in class


• Ability to lift 30 lbs