Middle School PE Teacher
External
Uncommonschools · Newark, NJ$60K–$85K/yrFull-timeOn-site1w ago
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Responsibilities
- Instruction
- You'll create a safe and interactive environment where students feel empowered to engage in physical activity.
- You'll develop students' physical fitness through team building activities, independent exercises such as stretching, cardio, and calisthenics, and structured sports and games.
- You will help students build healthy habits in mindset and physical activity.
- You'll teach an engaging and culturally responsive PE curriculum that meets the needs of various types of learners in your class.
- School Culture
- You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
- You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their children's learning needs.
- You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
- You'll support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.
- You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
- A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development
- An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
- A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
- Required Experience: A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
- An expertise in middle school education, physical education, sports science and management, kinesiology, physical fitness, or participation in collegiate athletics.
- Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Benefits
Compensation for this role is between $60,000 to $85,000.Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $60,000.Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).Extensive, best-in-class training and developmentComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)Financial Planning New Jersey Pension programPaid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE .Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave
Additional Information
Uncommon Middle School Physical Education (PE) Teachers cultivate a passion for an active lifestyle in every student. Our PE instruction--which promotes physical fitness to improve health and wellness, team building, and physical exercise--is culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun. We have built a community that encourages respect, hard work, and celebrates our students' academic and nonacademic achievements. Our goal is for students to love learning and living a healthy lifestyle from the very start.
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