Physical Education Elementary Teacher
KSS Immersion Schools, IncAbout the role
Description
Mandarin speakers strongly encouraged to apply!
YOUR ROLE
Shu Ren International School in Berkeley, CA is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic, Physical Education (PE) Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle among students. This role involves working with students across various age groups from preschool to grade 5 and fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
ABOUT US
Shu Ren International School, a Mandarin immersion and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School since 2008, is unique to the Bay Area. Shu Ren International School is a PreK – Grade 5 school and is committed to empowering students to become internationally-minded critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Through our engaging, inquiry-based environment students reach their full academic potential and become caring, multilingual, and culturally literate global citizens.
ABOUT YOU
- You love working with children: You enjoy supporting student learning and are confident working with a mix age group of 2-12 year-old children
- You are a passionate about education and physical education: You are excited to work in the IB PYP model and continue to grow as an educator. You are passionate about teaching physical fitness and health to children.
- You are a people person: You are warm, courteous, and professional with children, families and caregivers
- You love being part of a team: You support your co-workers by being responsible, punctual, flexible and willing to help others as needed
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead creative and age appropriate P.E. activities for a variety of grades and age levels
- Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers
- Organize and maintain all P.E. materials and equipment
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students during all physical activities
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to integrate physical education with other areas of the curriculum
- Organize and participate in school sports events, competitions, and extracurricular activities
- Promote a positive and inclusive environment where all students feel encouraged to participate
BENEFITS
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plans
- Generous paid time off policies
- 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching
- Tuition discounts to children of employees
- Professional development and training
- A professional, dedicated team of teachers who care deeply about our work
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field preferred
- Valid teaching certification or license in physical education (preferred)
- Previous experience teaching physical education, preferably in a school setting.
- Strong knowledge of physical fitness, sports, and health education.
- First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).
- Mandarin fluency highly preferred
- Fully vaccinated and up-to-date on all Covid-19 vaccinations for which you are eligible
- Fluent in English (able to successfully attend workshops, read professional information and work collaboratively in the language.)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.
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