Physical Education Teacher

Job Title: K-8 PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Full-Time (7:30-4:00)

World Compass Academy seeks faculty and staff who love children and teaching. All candidates should be committed to exemplifying a culture of respect and enthusiasm for learning. World Compass Academy employs only the best. All employees are held to the highest professional standards. Teachers are expected to help their students achieve measurable growth.

All faculty and staff of World Compass Academy must have a deep, focused alignment with the mission of the school. Following are the beliefs upon which the school bases its culture, and a shared understanding of these benefits is essential.

• Every child deserves a challenging individualized education.
• Great teachers who engage and inspire are essential for academic excellence.
• A safe and positive school culture is essential to learning.
• High expectations are necessary for academic success; students will perform to meet the level of expectation set by the staff, in both academic classes and with regard to behavior.
• Data drives decisions. Decisions about the classroom and the school are informed by the actual student achievement data, not theories or anecdotes.
• We are preparing students to engage in the global community.

Job Summary:
The Physical Education Teacher at World Compass Academy (K-8) is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. The Physical Education Teacher will also teach health and team sports as a middle school elective. The Physical Education Teacher records and maintains student information. He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student. The Physical Education Teacher serves on special committees on a volunteer basis, and participates in all required inservice training programs.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare/set up the gym prior to the first day of school.
• Set up equipment prior to class.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for each student.
• Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students in the gymnasium and cafeteria, or outside on the blacktop or athletic fields.
• Participate in school-wide behavioral programs, document student behavior and make necessary referrals.
• Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills.
• Teach safety rules related to each activity.
• Assess fitness levels; perform fitness testing twice a year.
• Research, and order physical education and recess equipment.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities.
• Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes.
• Maintain student records following established procedures and practices.
• Prepare interim progress reports and trimesterly report cards.
• Prepare information sheets for participation in parent-teacher conferences.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.

Job Requirements:

B.A./B.S. degree in education (physical education or a related field)

Teaching License

Teaching Experience Preferred

World Compass Academy seeks faculty and staff who love children and teaching. All candidates should be committed to exemplifying a culture of respect and enthusiasm for learning. World Compass Academy employs only the best. All employees are held to the highest professional standards. Teachers are expected to help their students achieve measurable growth.

Why Work at World Compass Academy?

1. Positive Work Environment: At WCA, you are surrounded by committed educators who love teaching. We only want teachers who love to teach.

2. Mastery Based Learning: The mastery based learning system delineates clear exit skills for each level. Students with knowledge/skill gaps aren’t just pushed through a system. Students are grouped for math and language arts based on skill level, allowing teachers to cater instruction more effectively.

3. Employees are Valued: The World Compass Academy Board operates under the firm belief that the right faculty and staff are a school's most valuable resource. We are firmly committed to recruiting, supporting, and retaining the best teachers and staff members.

4. Solid Curriculum that Works: Every piece of the World Compass Academy Curriculum has been proven effective.

It is the policy of WCA not to discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Starting at $53,000/year dependent upon years of teaching experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Castle Rock, CO 80104 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,000 - $70,000