Physical Education Teacher

Roles and responsibilities

• Lesson Planning and Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging physical education lessons that cover a wide range of sports, fitness activities, and health education. Lessons should be designed to improve students' physical skills, teamwork, and overall fitness.
• Promoting Physical Fitness: Encourage students to stay active and maintain physical fitness through exercises, games, and sports activities. Educate students on the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
• Student Assessment: Assess students' performance in physical activities, tracking progress and providing feedback on their strengths and areas for improvement.
• Organizing Events and Competitions: Organize and manage sports competitions, physical challenges, and extracurricular activities that promote physical fitness and team spirit.
• Health Education: Teach students about nutrition, personal well-being, and the benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle. Promote mental health awareness and the role of physical activity in improving overall well-being.
• Classroom and Safety Management: Ensure the safety of students during physical activities. Manage equipment, facilities, and ensure that students are following safety guidelines during exercises and sports.
• Collaboration with Staff: Work with other teachers and staff to support the broader school curriculum and extracurricular activities. This includes collaborating on school-wide sports events or health and wellness programs.
• Extracurricular Involvement: Participate in or lead after-school sports clubs, teams, or activities to encourage students to engage with physical education outside of regular lessons.
• Parent Communication: Communicate with parents regarding their child's progress in physical education, particularly when it comes to areas for improvement or achievements in sports.

Desired candidate profile

• Knowledge of PE Curriculum: Familiarity with the physical education curriculum for the relevant age groups, including skills development, fitness training, health education, and sports activities.
• Physical Fitness: A strong understanding of physical fitness and wellness, including strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall health. The ability to demonstrate exercises, fitness routines, and sport-specific techniques.
• Sports Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of various sports, rules, strategies, and techniques. Understanding of how to teach both individual and team sports.
• Teaching and Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and explain physical techniques, fitness routines, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. This includes both verbal instruction and demonstration.
• Classroom and Behavior Management: Strong skills in managing student behavior during physical activities, ensuring that safety protocols are followed and fostering a positive and respectful learning environment.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with other teachers, coaches, and school staff to organize events, sports competitions, and extracurricular activities.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Ability to assess students' physical abilities, progress, and personal development through observations, tests, and other assessment tools. Providing feedback to support student improvement.
• Adaptability: Ability to modify lessons and activities to accommodate different skill levels, including students with special needs or those requiring accommodations.
• Technology Integration: Experience using technology in the classroom or during physical activities, such as fitness tracking apps, interactive learning tools, or video analysis for sport skills development.