Prima - Physical Education Teacher

Job Purpose

The Physical Education Teacher will lead the instruction and training of scholars in his or her classroom and/or assigned subject(s), working closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure academic success and character development.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily instruction plans as part of the long-range educational and organizational goals
• Employ a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and perform regular data analysis to determine student mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding
• Actively and professionally participate in all faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and events
• Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed

Competencies

• Serving Leader: Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions
• Collaborative Relationships: Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
• Resource Management: Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.
• Filling Character: Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
• Academic Excellence: Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential

Qualifications

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one
• Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 years
• At least 1-3 years of teaching experience, urban experience a plus
• Experience working with students and families in low income urban communities
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning
• Proven track record of student achievement results

Personal Qualities

• Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to HOPE’s mission of Christ, College, and Character
• Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles
• Strong relationship building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Commitment to loving our scholars, an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed, and a deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child
• Passion for making high-quality Christian education accessible and affordable for all
• Maturing Christ-follower who sees the fulfillment of this role and our mission as an active expression of their ongoing walk with Christ