PE/Health Teacher- Full-time, Tenure-track position!

Weehawken Township School District - Weehawken, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Weehawken, NJ

About the position

The Weehawken Township School District is seeking a full-time, tenure-track PE/Health Teacher. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the teacher will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, and addressing specific educational needs of individual students. The position requires creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress and goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school PE/Health curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators.

Requirements

• NJDOE PE/Health Teacher Certificate
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels is a plus.