Middle School Physical Education Teacher Miami
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Heres what you need to know:
Our middle school is seeking awe-inspiring teachers to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students working with families and the community they serve.
Heres what youll be doing:
The Middle School Physical Education Teacher designs implements and assesses a dynamic physical education program that:
Promotes student health fitness and motor skills development
Fosters a classroom culture of inclusion rigor and joy
Aligns with state standards and KIPPs expectations for growth
Integrates character development teamwork and leadership
This role works within the broader mission of KIPP to prepare students academically and socially for success in high school college and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
Plan and deliver standards-aligned PE lessons (e.g. Florida State Standards National Standards for Physical Education)
Use a progression of units (fitness sports movement wellness health) and assess student mastery
Adapt and differentiate instruction so that all students (including those with IEPs varying ability levels) can access and succeed
Use data (fitness testing formative assessments observations) to inform instruction and intervene when students struggle
Provide timely feedback to students on performance progress and areas for growth
Culture & Classroom Management
Establish clear routines procedures and expectations for safety transitions and student behavior in the gym field or outdoor space
Uphold the schools culture and values (e.g. student accountability respect personal responsibility)
Model and teach social-emotional skills teamwork sportsmanship and leadership
Foster a classroom environment where every student feels physically and emotionally safe valued and challenged
Collaboration & School Engagement
Collaborate with grade-level teams other specialty teachers and general classrooms to integrate physical education with cross-curricular goals (e.g. science of movement math in sport)
Communicate with families about student progress fitness goals and ways to support healthy habits at home
Participate in staff meetings professional development and school-wide culture planning
Support and supervise field days interscholastic events after-school sports or clubs and safety protocols
Coordinate with school operations (facility scheduling equipment maintenance safety checks)
Professional Growth & Accountability
Engage in coaching cycles peer observations and feedback to continuously improve instructional practice
Use a growth mindset: reflect on lesson outcomes try new strategies revise plans
Stay current in best practices in physical education inclusive PE adaptive PE and health & wellness education
Contribute to school goals (academic fitness culture student growth metrics)
Qualifications :
Must Haves
- A belief in every students limitless potential
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree (or higher) in Physical Education Kinesiology Exercise Science or related field
Valid Florida educator certification or ability to become certified in Physical Education
Demonstrated experience (or strong internship/student teaching) designing and delivering quality PE instruction
Strong classroom management skills especially in active movement-based settings
Capacity to adapt instruction to diverse learners (typical & special education)
Excellent communication skills (students families colleagues)
Commitment to working with students from underserved communities and belief in their limitless potential
Preferred
Experience in a charter urban or high-expectation school environment
Knowledge of health and wellness education nutrition and behavior change strategies
Experience coaching or leading extracurricular sports or fitness clubs
Familiarity with technology tools for assessment tracking fitness data or blended instruction
Additional Information :
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Ability to move demonstrate and model physical activities (running jumping lifting up to 25-50 lbs of equipment bending standing for prolonged periods)
Work indoors (gym multipurpose rooms) and outdoors (fields courts) under varying weather conditions
May require early arrival late departure and occasional weekend commitments for events
Frequent supervision of students in active dynamic settings
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary KIPP Miami offers a full comprehensive benefits plan including health care retirement a school laptop. The starting salary is $55550 and increases with years of experience.
KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Sports Coaching
- Physical Education
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Physiology Knowledge
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- Cordova
About Company
KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Al ... View more
