What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Physical Education PE Teacher position at YMCA of Metro North?
Position Summary
The YMCA is seeking an energetic, structured, and community-minded Physical Education Teacher to inspire a love for movement, teamwork, and healthy habits in elementary school students. This role is responsible for designing and delivering a dynamic PE curriculum for students in grades K-5.
Classes meet once per week per grade level, with the teaching schedule structured across three days (Tuesday through Thursday, teaching two grade levels per day). The ideal candidate will create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment that aligns with the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. An additional staff will co-teach to assist when behavior management and activity setup.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Curriculum Development: Design, implement, and adapt a comprehensive physical education curriculum tailored specifically for grades K-5, ensuring age-appropriate skill development and maximum participation.
- Instruction & Facilitation: Lead engaging, structured weekly PE classes for two specific grade levels each day, managing classroom behavior and keeping students active and motivated.
- Safety & Risk Management: Maintain a safe instructional environment. Ensure all equipment is in good working order, properly set up, and safely stored after classes.
- Inclusivity & Engagement: Structure activities so that students of all skill levels and backgrounds can participate, build confidence, and succeed.
- YMCA Culture: Act as a positive role model, integrating the YMCA’s core values into daily lessons and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation, or Education preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience teaching or coaching youth sports/physical education, ideally within the K-5 age range.
- Certifications:
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
- Ability to pass required state background checks and child abuse prevention training.
- Skills: Strong classroom management skills, excellent communication, and physical stamina to actively demonstrate sports, games, and exercises.
Benefits:
- 401A Retirement
- Free- 2 Adult Family Membership
- Discount on Classes and Programs