K-8 P.E. Teacher

Overview

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) is an ISACS-accredited, independent K-12 Jewish day school located in Overland Park, Kansas. Since 1966, HBHA has served the Greater Kansas City Jewish community by cultivating generations of Jewish independent and ethical thinkers, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a positive impact on the world. We provide a nurturing, collaborative, and joyful environment that supports the emotional, spiritual, academic, and physical growth of our students.

Brief Description of Role

We are seeking a Physical Education Teacher to join our team of excellent and passionate educators. The PE Teacher will collaborate with classroom teachers, student services, and other specialists on key skills, student growth, and classroom needs and report directly to the Lower School/Middle School Principal. This is a part-time position serving students from K-8.

Essential Duties:

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual or team sports
• Works cooperatively with other teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials as need for a successful, organized class
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Evaluates each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports
• Maintains control of storage and use of school property
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health, and attitude problems

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Physical demands include dexterity for office machine/supply operation, including but not limited to computers, telephones, copy machines, facsimiles, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods is common.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• HBHA is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual or group based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. It is the policy of HBHA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants.

Application Instructions

• Please complete the online application at , or mail in application with a cover letter and list of references to 5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211.

Qualifications: Education degree with emphasis in physical education, Masters preferred, and teaching license preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person