Physical Education Teacher - Elementary And Middle School 2023/2024

Summary

The Physical Education teacher is responsible for leading the implementation of the instructional program and work in collaboration with classroom teachers, the Head of School, and the UMCS community to create a child-­centered, powerful Physical Education experience for Urban Montessori’s children.

About UMCS

Urban Montessori Charter School's mission is to develop self-directed and engaged learners who are academically, socially and emotionally prepared to succeed in any high school. Nurturing the innovators of tomorrow to creatively meet the challenges of today's world with confidence, compassion and grace, Urban Montessori cultivates individual curiosities and strengths, while holding children to a high standard of excellence. At Urban Montessori, children deepen their understanding of what it means to live responsibly in a diverse urban community.

UMCS is a public charter school serving TK through 8th grade. The school is located in Oakland and is open to all children residing in the state of California. We serve a socio-economically, racially and culturally diverse community of children because we believe that all children learn about different backgrounds and perspectives by living and working with people from those backgrounds and perspectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Achievement & Character Development

• Set and hold students to high academic and behavioral expectations
• Demonstrate and embody the schools core values and ensure that students are challenged
• Believe in measurable student academic growth to increase individual student's achievement

Core Instructional Excellence

• Assess every student's mastery of the content and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge
• Prepare questions, model responses and practice effective instructional delivery
• Lead students through guided and independent practice and regularly check for understanding
• Use engagement strategies to ensure participation
• Meet needs of range of students, providing extra support, or variation of work

Classroom Culture

• Implement effective classroom management
• Create positive, engaging , achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where students are excited about and invested in their academics;
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school's overall vision
• Discuss, teach, and reinforce character skills.

Planning and Data Analysis

• Set measurable, ambitious yet attainable goals for the year and for each interim assessment cycle
• Understands and knows standards and how standards are assessed
• Objectives based lessons; develop and implement specific strategies to ensure that each student achieves gains

Student Supervision, Safety and Well-being

• Be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment for all students
• At all times, act in a manner in alignment with UMCS Core Values and any individual site norms to promote respect and professionalism among students and colleagues
• Be proactive in addressing issues to student safety and well-being (e.g., bullying, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Required knowledge and skills:

• Strong classroom management and presence
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter
• Commitment to students, self and school's constant learning and development
• Team player for the school yet competitive for the class
• Highly organized
• Belief in UMCS’s mission, educational model, and Core Values
• Strong work ethic, no excuse, and go getter attitude.

Educational Background and Work Experience:

• CA state credential in Physical Education
• Two years of teaching experience with a record of high student achievement
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university
• Experience working with youth