*Who We Need*: We are seeking individuals who are dedicated, ambitious, and committed to student success and education reform.
Qualified candidates must demonstrate records of achievement, high degrees of personal responsibility, and the drive to do whatever it takes to ensure that every child achieves academic success.
This individual must be committed to excellence, lead by example, and see collaboration as a key component of success.
Plan and implement lesson plans for teaching health & wellness & physical fitness techniques, sports playing, and living a healthy and active lifestyle.
*Responsibilities*
* Facilitate one-on-one sessions with youth and family health workshops for scholars and their parents.
* Motivates scholars during exercises to help them develop athletic skills and enjoy exercising.
* Conduct health assessments to determine the overall health status of all youth (e.
g.
, height, weight, PACER endurance test), etc.
* Teach the rules behind playing several different sports, as well as proper techniques for running, stretching & other exercise activities.
* Collaborate with assigned grade level team leads to plan and execute reading instruction for one period each day.
* Modify existing instructional plans as necessary to accommodate individual scholar’s special needs.
* Administer assessments, collect, and analyze data gathered on each scholar.
* Build relationships with scholar’s families through regular communication regarding progress and provide ways in which families can be supportive of their scholar’s health & motivation.
* Participate in school-wide scholar assessments in order to diagnose scholar’s needs.
* Attend professional development training.
* Provides coverage for classroom teachers, lunch/recess, and or dismissals as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
*Requirements*
* *NYS Teacher Certification in Health & Wellness and/or Physical Education* or reciprocity from another state in the equivalent area.
* Bachelor’s degree in Health Education or related field required.
* Minimum of 2 years of Teaching work experience in working with elementary and middle school-aged students is required.
* Knowledge of best practices and current trends in Health & Wellness and/or Physical Education, school wellness policy, and/or public health required.
* Expert knowledge of New York State & National Health Education Standards & National Sexuality Education Standards required.
* Experience conducting health assessments, facilitating group and individual counseling, and implementing health education workshops required.
* Comfortable working in various urban settings and with diverse populations required.
* Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills required.
* Adapts well to changes in assignment and priorities with the ability to respond effectively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles required.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
* Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite & using technology & web-based platforms to teach Health & Wellness and/or Physical Education required.
*Note*: Candidates who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
*Compensation*
* Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
* Health, dental, and vision benefits, & 403b available.
* Performance-based compensation for staff.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $62,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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