Physical Education Teacher MS/HS Now Hiring! at Community Leadership Academy in Commerce City, Colorado

Job Description:

Physical Education Teacher   APPLY TODAY!

Salary: $50,490 - $53,490. (191 teacher workdays)

Award-winning charter school, Victory Preparatory Academy Middle/High School is now accepting applications for a talented P.E. Teacher. We are looking for an individual interested in being an important part of our organization. Commitment to academic rigor, innovative instruction, standards of excellence and professional development are critical components of helping us continue to be an effective high-performing school.

Teacher responsibilities:

To involve students equally and to plan activities that benefit all students. Focused on engaging the class in both team sports and individual activities, while explaining the safe and correct way to engage in physical fitness. In addition to teaching physical fitness skills, the physical education instructor teaches social interaction skills. Maintain lesson plans, gradebook, and regular assessments.

• Responsible for teaching physical education classes (3 classes per day)


• Knowledge of prescribed curriculum, Focused Fitness


• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology


• Ability to establish short- and long-term goals based on student needs


• Maintain and inventory all sports equipment

Benefits Package:

• Paid Time Off = 7 days annually


• Offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Short/long-term Disability, and Life


• Retirement: PERA (Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association)

Victory Preparatory Academy is located just north of downtown Denver in Commerce City, Colorado. As a community located in the beautiful Rocky Mountain area and just a short 15-minute drive to the heart of downtown Denver, Commerce City has easy access to all the conveniences of a metropolitan city with the smalltown feel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or 36 credit hours or passed the PRAXIS exam 5091


• 2-5 years’ experience preferred


• First Aid/CPR Certified