Health and physical education teacher job description
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Health and physical education teacher requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in health and physical education teacher job postings.
Sample health and physical education teacher requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical Education
- Valid Teaching License
- Experience in teaching Health and Physical Education
- Knowledge of Health and Physical Education curricula
- Ability to design lesson plans
Sample required health and physical education teacher soft skills
- Strong communication skills
- Patience and empathy
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to motivate students
- Flexibility and adaptability
Health and physical education teacher job description example 1
Milwaukee Public Schools health and physical education teacher job description
*Job Summary*
Milwaukee Public Schools is looking for qualified teachers with the certification and ability to teach physical education in the elementary, middle, and high school setting for the 2022-23 school year. Openings include full-time placements on both the early start and traditional school year calendars. Teachers with an additional certification in Health and Adaptive PE are highly sought after for high school positions.
MPS Physical Education and Health teachers develop unit and physical education lesson plans to develop motor skills, strategies and tactics, understanding of fitness concepts, respect, sportsmanship and a value of lifelong physical activity and wellness. The teacher will develop unit and health education lesson plans that will help students to develop the skills to make healthy decisions for a lifetime. The teacher must assess student progress and provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. Having certification as a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor is not required but is recommended.
*How To Apply: Mpsmke.com/careers*
Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume.
At the time of hire, the selected candidate will need to submit three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author and official paper transcripts conferring their undergraduate degree.
*Qualifications*
This general position requires a Physical Education (1530) license. Additional licenses in Health or Adaptive Phy Ed may be required for specific school placements. High School placements require a Health (1910) license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,979.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Relocation assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* No nights
* No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Milwaukee, WI 53208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Milwaukee Public Schools is looking for qualified teachers with the certification and ability to teach physical education in the elementary, middle, and high school setting for the 2022-23 school year. Openings include full-time placements on both the early start and traditional school year calendars. Teachers with an additional certification in Health and Adaptive PE are highly sought after for high school positions.
MPS Physical Education and Health teachers develop unit and physical education lesson plans to develop motor skills, strategies and tactics, understanding of fitness concepts, respect, sportsmanship and a value of lifelong physical activity and wellness. The teacher will develop unit and health education lesson plans that will help students to develop the skills to make healthy decisions for a lifetime. The teacher must assess student progress and provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. Having certification as a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor is not required but is recommended.
*How To Apply: Mpsmke.com/careers*
Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume.
At the time of hire, the selected candidate will need to submit three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last year and signed by the author and official paper transcripts conferring their undergraduate degree.
*Qualifications*
This general position requires a Physical Education (1530) license. Additional licenses in Health or Adaptive Phy Ed may be required for specific school placements. High School placements require a Health (1910) license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,979.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Relocation assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* No nights
* No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Milwaukee, WI 53208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
* Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024