Health and Physical Education Teacher
Job- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor, College/University Faculty
- Bachelor
- 5 years of teaching experience
- TESL/TEFL Certificate
- TEFL certification required
- United States (USA), Canada, Australia, New Zealand
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)
- Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.
- Applicants with educational credentials earned outside of the United States will have to obtain an ECE certificate upon hire.
- The applicant will be responsible for all expenses to obtain the ECE certificate.
- All new hires from outside of the United States will be responsible for obtaining all of the required immunizations, documents and clearances from their country of origin in order to enter the US territory.
- This will include any costs that may be incurred during this process.
- PTO- Employee is entitled to PTO in the amount listed in the Specifications. Paid time off can be taken for Annual Leave and Sick Leave.
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Duty
- Retirement Plan - If available, the Employee is eligible to participate in the school's retirement plan.
- Immigration Sponsorship- If the Employee requires Immigration Sponsorship, the school will sponsor the employee for employment in American Samoa and pay for their economy class roundtrip ticket between their country of origin and American Samoa.
- Paid Christmas, Spring, and Summer Break as determined by the school.
Job Title: Health & Physical Education Teacher
Position Type: Certified Staff
Supervisor: Dean of Special Subjects
Job Summary
The position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship between healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develops the talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, by each student’s ability.
Essential Duties
- Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms, dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing curriculum designated by Big Foot Union High School and other appropriate learning activities.
- Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law.
- Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
- Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
- Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with course standards.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
- Provides appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
- Evaluates the academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
- Maintains control of storage and use of school property.
- Evaluates each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports.
- Communicates with parents and school counselor on student progress.
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Administers testing in accordance with state testing practices.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health, and attitude problems.
- Develops and maintain a list of research material appropriate to the subject taught.
- Effectively use technology and resources for their class.
- High level of concentration and attention to detail.
Other Duties
- Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
- Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including student clubs and after-school activities.
- Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Floors, counters, and tables should be kept clear of debris and clutter.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Dean of Special Subjects or President
Job Specifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee has frequent contact with students and members of the community. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee must be able to effectively use communication skills and move throughout the building as their job dictates. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
South Pacific Academy’s vision is to foster a supportive community that allows students to acquire a quality education in a multicultural setting. This includes but is not limited to an academic and social environment that will contribute to successful learning and the development of core human values. To maintain this vision, the Academy relies on its commitment to academic excellence, institutional stability, and fiscal responsibility.
School Materials
Many educational materials in local languages are often out of date. We work with school leaders and publishers to ensure that students have access to current textbooks that are age appropriate and written in their primary language.
Continuing Education for Teachers
We create bespoke continuing education programs to address the needs of teachers and their student communities. From training on the latest technology to new pedagogical methods, we help teachers make their classrooms engaging and successful.
Support for Communities
Education happens within the context of a larger community. Our approach extends beyond the school to help ensure students have the necessary support to do their best learning.
Philosophy
South Pacific Academy is committed to its goal of ensuring student success through its efforts to promote high academic expectations and achievement.
Vital and diverse instructional strategies are implemented to provide for and to encourage innovative and exciting challenges in teaching and learning. We strive to develop and maintain an atmosphere that is not only conducive to learning and teaching but is also deemed safe, healthy, and enjoyable by all members of the SPA community.
South Pacific Academy operates under a set of guiding principles. We believe that learning is the surest path to individual freedom. We possess the belief that every child should be given exciting educational opportunities and that every child has a tremendous capacity for learning. Additionally, each person’s character and individuality are to be respected and celebrated. We believe that respecting, affirming, and learning from our differences are central to what binds us together.