Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education Teacher 

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000.

*New Hire Sign on Bonus: $500 after 90 days; additional $1000 after 6 months

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develop talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability.           

To apply directly for this role, please follow this link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ec212f08-e17a-4d55-808b-069b65c3cfce&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=501237&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Essential Job Functions

• Plan and teach physical education to K – 12 students.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Provide a safe, engaging environment with a focus on physical activity, social skills, and teamwork.
• Collaborate cooperatively with others regarding behavior and special education needs, resulting in improved overall treatment outcomes.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Explicitly communicate expectations for student behavior.
• Follow schedule for classes and provide additional support in the school when not instructing.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Evaluates each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Physical Requirements

• TCC requires staff in direct care of children to be able to perform physical restraints or

         containments, as necessary. Clients are age range 5-18.

 Working Conditions

• This position is on campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, 
• Physical Education K-12 or Special Education license required.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• One year of previous experience working with groups of high risk children preferred.
• All candidates must have (or qualify to obtain) a current Colorado driver’s license. 

All positions require the successful completion of a criminal CBI background check, FBI fingerprint check, State of CO child abuse check (TRAILS), DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical, academic credential verification, and reference check. 

To apply directly for this role, please follow this link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ec212f08-e17a-4d55-808b-069b65c3cfce&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=501237&source=CC2&lang=en_US

EEOC

Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Tennyson Center for Children currently does not sponsor work visas.

 Tennyson Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, military status, conditions relating to pregnancy or childbearing, and/or any other status protected by federal, state