Deep Roots Charter School·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The teacher is responsible for delivering standards-aligned physical education instruction to K-6 students to promote fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles. They must maintain a safe, inclusive gym culture and collaborate with staff and families to support student well-being.
K-6 Physical Education Teacher Summary The K-6 Physical Education Teacher supports a joyful, structured, and purposeful classroom and gym culture where all students, regardless of ability, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to succeed.
The teacher delivers engaging and standards-aligned instruction in physical education, promoting physical fitness, teamwork, motor skill development, and healthy lifestyles.
The PE Teacher plays a key role in implementing the school's vision for equity and excellence, ensuring all students achieve at high levels and embody the school's core values of practice, service, and purpose.
The Physical Education Teacher reports to the Assistant Principal of Instruction and collaborates with the school team to create a positive and adaptive learning environment.
About Deep Roots Where students discover joy, belonging, and purpose Authentic Relationships At Deep Roots Charter School, we take the time to know our students and their families – their backgrounds, purpose, and passion – and provide a variety of experiences from leadership to mentoring, to social-emotional learning and multiple clubs within the school day.
Personalized Learning Every child receives individualized attention tailored to their unique learning needs and strengths.
Deep Roots maximizes various learning styles and prioritizes individual student support.
Our Core Values: Practice: Each and every individual in our school community, from students to leadership, will engage in deliberate practice, and value this as the path to excellence.
Our service-learning model will be discipline-based; it will require students to have a presence in the community, and reflect on their experiences regularly.
A Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a related field is required, with a Master's degree and Pennsylvania teaching certification preferred. At least one year of teaching experience with a proven track record of student engagement is desired.
Market context
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