Physical Education Teacher

TITLE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

REPORTS TO: PHYSICAL EDUCATION HOD

Primary Purpose:

Physical education (PE) teachers organize games and challenges that promote physical activity among children and young adults from kindergarten to high school. Their goal is to develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and proper exercise and eating habits among older children.

Responsibilities:

Measure student progress to encourage the mastery of school district/state/national standards

Celebrate individual and collective accomplishments by teaching the importance of self-improvement

Create appealing lessons that implement a variety of methodologies

Cultivate student awareness and ownership of personal performance

Design, plan and implement physical education lessons based on school district/state/national standards

Encourage teamwork to set collective and personal development goals

Ensure accommodations and modifications are made for the growth and development of all students

Ensure that the physical education environment is clean, safe, and constructive for all students

Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, rhythms and dance, health education, and individual, dual, and team sports

Guiding students in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior

Maintaining records of individual student achievement and evaluating students continuously

Meeting and instructing assigned classes at designated times

Preparing for classes and maintaining written evidence of preparation

Upholding and enforcing school rules, school board policies, and administrative regulations

Working with other members of the physical education staff to plan instructional goals, objectives, and methods

Personal Requirements:

Physical fitness

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of many kinds of exercise

Excellent understanding of stretching and other safety concerns

First aid training

Compassion and respect for all students

Understanding students' disabilities and adaptive PE techniques where applicable

Qualifications:

Female candidate

PE and Sports experience - teaching and practical

PE Degree plus/including Teaching Degree is preferred

First aid qualification

Enthusiasm for sports

About American Baccalaureate School:

ABS is a private, non­-profit school offering an American-based curriculum including a wide variety of advanced courses, and a college preparatory program, guiding students to become independent, intellectual global citizens. It is our goal to develop responsible and accountable young adults who are prepared for the challenges of international universities. The American Baccalaureate School opened its doors in September 2006 to 550 students. We now have over 1,300 students enrolled from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

For more information about ABS visit:

abs.edu.kw
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