Physical Education Teacher (Middle School)

Company Description

The Multicultural Learning Center (MLC) is a TK-8 dual language public charter school with the mission to bring together a diverse community of learners where cultural and individual differences are the building blocks of academic, social, and intrapersonal success. MLC is diverse by design – aligning policies, programs, and curriculum to support bi-literacy, social emotional wellness, family and community engagement, global competency and social justice. Our four anchors guide our staff and school community in leading this organization and in preparing our students to become bilingual, biliterate global citizens.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion -our students recognize different perspectives and points of view, valuing diversity and creating inclusive spaces through equitable learning. 

Global Citizenry and Bi-Literacy - our school is a community. Our graduates become adults with self- and social-awareness, allowing them to communicate ideas in two languages and with diverse audiences.

Social and Environmental Justice -our students are committed to take action against injustice. They are active in their local communities and knowledgeable about topics that impact our world.

Social-Emotional Competency - our entire team is compassionate and committed to teaching about social-emotional wellness. We give our students and parents the tools to strengthen their mental health and to be better humans. 

MLC is located in Canoga Park in the heart of the San Fernando Valley.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate Physical Education teacher with the ability to engage and support all students to promote physical activity among children and young adults. This teacher will lead physical education classes and provide a health elective to all students. Health electives could include instructing nutrition, dance, or healthy lessons.

Teachers at MLC are responsible for fulfilling the goals and objectives of MLC’s educational program as described in its charter. This includes preparing and implementing lessons that are engaging and integrated across subject matter, standards-based curriculum development in two languages, classroom and behavior management, and assessment and evaluation.  Teachers at MLC commit to professional growth and development and participate fully in opportunities for professional development to improve practice and meet school-wide goals.

Teachers must be committed to preserving the mission, vision, and educational philosophy of the school. This includes collaborating with the school community to maintain a positive learning environment promoting values such as respect, safety, mutual support, motivation, and personal growth. Teachers report to the Principal.

Specific to Physical Education, MLC is seeking an individual who can engage students in grades 6-8 in developing healthy lifestyles by engaging them in daily physical activity and teaching them about health and nutrition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain effective environments for student learning, where students are excited about learning about health and movement.
• Understand and organize subject matter for student learning in a way that fosters individual and group participation.
• Plan instruction and design differentiated learning experiences for a range of needs and abilities utilizing the Common Core Standards.
• Is responsible for State assessment (ie; administering of test, entering correct data in a timely manner)
• Collect and analyze student data to improve the school-wide instructional program.
• Collaborate with Resource Teachers, students and families to support the academic and social development of students with disabilities and suggest options for improvement.
• Attend IEP, 504, and SST meetings as required for your students.
• Continually support student behavior with systems for feedback, reflection, and growth.
• Monitor student progress, maintain student records and portfolios
• Communicate and actively build strong relationships with students and parents/guardians on a weekly basis, including leading parent conference meetings.
• Welcome open inquiry and peer feedback and review.
• Participate in school-wide events such as Back-To-School Night, Open Houses, and Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Attend and implement professional development training throughout and beyond the school year.
• Participate on school governance committees and in decision-making process.
• Recruit and retain students and families to the dual-immersion program.
• Maintains control of equipment keeping abreast of what is needed and storing in organized and safe space.
• Has a productive plan in place for increme