Physical Education Teacher

Martha O'Bryan Center

Nashville

Education, Training & Library

Position Description / Responsibilities

Summary

In accordance with the Explore! Community School mission and values, the Fitness and Adventure Teacher works to model our core values by engaging Explorers in stimulating and thought-provoking activities that exercise the head, heart, and body. In addition to teaching health and fitness concepts, the Fitness and Adventure Teacher also plans community based physical adventures for Explorers and their families (Such as camping trips, hiking excursions, etc.) A part of the adventure component is the coordination of the Friday Enrichment Program where students take classes from local artists to provide exposure and outlets beyond the traditional school program. The Fitness and Adventure Team plays a critical and visible role in the school, teaching all Explorers and serving a community connector for the school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute thoughtful, cohesive units of study for fitness education
• Establish and maintain regular contact with families in order to build relationships and support student success
• Manage relationships with community partners to create opportunities for Explorers and families to experience new adventures and build skills
• Plan and execute quarterly Adventures beyond the school day to build fitness skills
• Manage the Friday Enrichment Program through the coordination of partners, coordination of student movement, and proactive parent communication about the extra-curricular program
• Lead an after-school club such as Run Club or another fitness-oriented activity for students
• Manage all inventory related to the Fitness and Adventure program

Position Requirements

Requirements

• Commitment to Explore! Community Schools mission, values, and educational model
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must hold or be eligible to get a TN State PE License. (Eligibility having completed qualifying coursework and a passing score on the PE Praxis Exam)
• Be certified in CPR and First Aid
• Relentlessness and willingness to ensure success
• Maturity, humility, sense of humor, and love for students, staff, and families
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues
• Maintain emotional constancy in high stress situations

Additional skills that enhance staff and students’ academic experience (e.g. multi-lingual, musician, carpentry, knock-knock jokes, etc.) highly sought

Application Instructions

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