Physical Education Teacher

Greenspire Middle School, located in Traverse City, is hiring a full time Physical Education Teacher. Must have teacher certification and endorsement.

The Greenspire School offers a unique educational program for high school students based on purposeful connections between individuals, communities, and the environment for grades 6th - 12th. Under the direction of the Head of School, the Teacher will plan and deliver course instruction for high school students. Additionally, the Teacher will collaborate with other instructors to design project-based learning units that connect to multiple disciplines and/or real-world issues.

Job Summary

The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that promotes physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and lifelong wellness. This position develops and delivers standards-aligned instruction that enhances students' physical, social, and emotional development while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility. The Physical Education Teacher collaborates with students, families, and school staff to support student achievement and encourage lifelong participation in physical activity.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned Physical Education instruction for students that promotes physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and lifelong wellness.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate lessons that enhance motor skills, physical fitness, movement concepts, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning, developmental, and physical needs of all students.
• Assess student performance through a variety of methods, including skill demonstrations, fitness assessments, participation, and written evaluations as appropriate.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment that encourages active participation and respect for others.
• Teach proper techniques, rules, and safety procedures for a variety of individual and team sports, games, and physical activities.
• Promote healthy decision-making and lifelong fitness habits through physical education instruction.
• Maintain and inspect physical education equipment and facilities to ensure a safe instructional environment.
• Supervise students during physical education classes and other assigned activities while enforcing school policies and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, support school initiatives, and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in school activities, meetings, and events to contribute to the overall mission of the institution.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and school staff.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
  
  

Cognitive Demands

• Supervision of multiple students during indoor and outdoor physical activities.
• Establishing routines and procedures that promote safety and active participation.
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and positive learning environment.
• Creating and implementing engaging instructional plans for students across multiple grade levels.
• Assessing student progress and adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Participating in continuous professional development.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, run, bend, kneel, squat, and demonstrate physical activities throughout the school day.
• Occasionally lift, carry, or move equipment and objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently set up, move, and store physical education equipment.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the school year.
• Withstand moderate to high noise levels in gymnasiums and outdoor activity areas.
• Be able to perform first aid/CPR if necessary.
• Assist/lift students, as necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Physical Education (MB) endorsement.
• Strong knowledge of physical education curriculum, instructional best practices, and student assessment.
• Ability to develop engaging lessons that promote physical fitness, wellness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in planning and assessing educational activities.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain if required.
  
  

Company Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans
• 2% 401(k) company contribution
• 3% 401(k) company match
• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer
• Voluntary Plans Available
  
  

For more information on Greenspire School, please visit our website at https://greenspireschool.org/.

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