K-12 P.E. Teacher

K-12 PE Teacher

Our physical education teaching position is a unique opportunity to join a special community of educators, students, and families. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, in Overland Park, Kansas, is a student-centered Jewish Day School which affords teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative, with support and guidance from their administrators. HBHA is a school that seeks to empower teachers to bring their full selves to work, rather than asking them to simply read a lesson plan. HBHA is truly an exceptional work environment, and as such we are seeking an exceptional physical education teacher to span grades Kindergarten thru 12.

Overall Job Description/Responsibilities:

• Teaches K-5 Physical Education

• Offers and teaches Middle School Physical Education Electives to grades 6-8

• Offers and teaches Upper School Electives to grades 9-12

• Teaches semester long 8th grade Health and PE class

• Acts as a mentor in 7th grade

Essential Duties:

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual or team sports

• Works cooperatively with other physical education 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

If you are:

• A thoughtful and reflective educator, who is a life-long learner and wants to continually improve your practice.

• A team player, willing to support others and be supported by others in an environment that cherishes community, teamwork, and cross curricular innovation.

• An excellent communicator and willing to work in partnership with parents in the best interest of the children.

• Someone who thrives without being micromanaged, while still being open to ideas from peers and administrators

• Someone open to working in a Jewish environment in which Jewish (and human) values, traditions, and holidays are woven seamlessly into the day

• Values teaching the whole child

The successful candidate will: 

• Have a strong background and understanding in implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes 

• Can model and participate in various physical activities with the students: physical education generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities 

• Have experience teaching physical education to a variety of grade levels 

• Have strong classroom management strategies and excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Inspire a love of learning that will continue through Elementary and on to Middle and Upper School

• Be committed to professional growth and professional sharing

• Work collaboratively with members of the grade level team as well as administration, students, and families

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

HBHA may be the place for you! We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• A warm and supportive work environment

• Professional development opportunities

• A chance to develop the craft of teaching