Physical Education/Health Teacher

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1600 students from PreK-12 and is a free, open-enrollment public charter school. Over 97% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School, and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers’ educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.

There are many benefits to working at GCCS with some of them being:

• Student and Families: GCCS teachers strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers, the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are. 

• Staff Autonomy: Teachers at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice. 

• Coaching and Development: Staff at GCCS collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. GCCS teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches, colleagues, and in-district initiatives. All staff are aligned on working on their development for the year.

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to Competitive compensation and benefits, a qualifying relocation stipend upon hire, a bilingual (Spanish) stipend upon hire, and tuition reimbursement. GCCS has also expanded our benefits around well-being and mental health. 

Summary:

A physical education instructor must engage the class in both team sports and individual activities while explaining the safe and correct way to engage in physical fitness. In addition to teaching physical fitness skills, the physical education instructor teaches social interaction skills.

Reports To: Building Principal

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create a safe and positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms, dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing courses of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Analyzes demonstrate and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, game rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits and other related duties to ensure an effective work environment. 
• Attend all meetings with parents and give input concerning the creation of an Individual Education Plan or a 504 Plan.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations. 
• Committed to working with under-served students.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education in PE/Health.
• Missouri State Certification in Elementary or Secondary Education in PE/Health. 
• Experience in an urban school setting is preferred.
• Bilingual ability; English required and Spanish preferred. 

Physical Requirements:

• Able to participate in games, sports, and physical activities.
• Able to maintain attention and a high level of energy or excitement for extended periods. 
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the school. 
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time. 

Application Process:

Please complete an application which may be found at www.gck12.org/o/gc/page/work-for-gccs. If a position requires a degree, please upload a copy of transcripts and/or degree certification to your application. Other attachments such as a cover letter or resume can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

GUADALUPE CENTERS, INC. conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities’ individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.