Due to a second site expansion, Star of the North Academy is looking to hire teachers in every grade level.

Date of Availability: 2023-2024 School Year

Date Closing: Until Filled

Work Day/Year: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Physical Education Teacher

Star of the North Academy is a public K-8 charter school focused on closing the achievement gap. We seek to create a K- 8 school experience for young scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills.

Summary:

A Physical Education teacher instructs students on healthy living, exercise and physical fitness. S/He organizes and supervises athletic activity during class and instructs students on proper exercise routines and technique. This position reports to the executive director.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in physical education activities
• Plan physical education programs to promote development of student's physical attributes and social skills.
• Prepare lesson plans and conduct daily classroom instruction in physical education/health at an appropriate instructional level
• Maintaining a healthy learning environment for the students in both the classroom as well as instruction
• Monitoring and management of students’ behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
• Teach individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students.
• Organize, lead, instruct, and referee indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
• Teach and demonstrate proper calisthenics for individuals or groups in both beginning or advanced.
• Following professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students, students’ records, parents and colleagues
• Maintaining a professional demeanor in dealings with parents and students
• Work with students, parents, and Impact Coaches to resolve student problems.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education programs.
• Providing adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teachers
• Maintaining accurate, complete and appropriate records and files
• Work as a positive and collaborative member of the Athletic Program to foster the primary goals of school and the Athletic Program
• May specialize in instructing specific sports, such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, or swimming.
• Incorporate and promote a positive environment for all student athletes that nurtures self-esteem, high values, and life-long learning
• Complying with conditions as stated in employee contract and handbook
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• The minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Minnesota Teacher's License
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in diverse cultural settings is valued.

Compensation:

Star of the North Academy's salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. In addition, Star of the North Academy offers a benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, Sick time, and other incentives.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to eibrahim@snacharterschool.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person