Temporary Physical Education teacher

Loyola Academy is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory school committed to forming women and men for others in service to the Church and the world. Our graduates are religious, intellectually competent, physically fit, loving, open to growth, and committed to doing justice.

Loyola Academy seeks a qualified, temporary Physical Education teacher for approximately 14 weeks of the 2024-2025 academic year. Anticipated dates of employment are September 16 - December 20, 2024.


Responsibilities

The Physical Education teacher will:
· Deliver and evaluate a comprehensive Physical Education curriculum on a daily basis.
· Prepare assignments, quizzes, & written prompts for certain fitness concepts, health components and mental health ideals.
· Teach and plan lessons that involve fitness and aerobic concepts and Team & Individual Sports.
· Meet with physical education colleagues, school leaders, and nurses to coordinate lessons and improve students’ fitness and health goals.
· Able to teach students with varied athletic interests and different physical abilities.

Necessary Skills

The Physical Education teacher should possess the following skills:
· Ability to contribute to the design, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive Physical Education and Health Education Curriculum.
· Prepared to enthusiastically teach a wide range of aerobics activities, dance and fitness class concepts.
· Knowledge/experience teaching basic learn to swim skills.
· Ability to clearly and consistently communicate and collaborate with students, families, colleagues, teachers and school staff.
· Lesson Planning and classroom management skills.
· Dedicated to healthy lifestyles, with an understanding of physiology, nutrition and mental/emotional health.
· A background in Fitness Instruction concepts.
· Proficiency in the use of instructional and multimedia technologies.

Education | Professional Requirements

Qualified applicants will have:
· State of Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with Physical Education and Health Education endorsement.
· American Red Cross Certification.