This opening calls for specific teaching qualifications set by the school.

CalWest’s client school in the Greater Los Angeles Area seeks a Physical Education Teacher to start in January 2024.

Apply through the CalWest Candidate Portal

CalWest Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree and/or other educational requirements listed on the job description
Requisite skills commensurate with the position
A reasonable commuting distance to the CalWest client school, or a willingness to relocate
Authorization to live and work in the United States

Client School Preferred Qualifications

2+ years teaching physical education in a public school setting is highly desirable.
Passion for educational equity and enthusiasm for the school mission, model, and design elements
Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including English learners and students with disabilities
Experience with backward planning is preferred
Commitment to high expectations and the ongoing use of assessments to drive differentiated instruction and support
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter with a strong drive to achieve
Spanish fluency is highly desirable
Ability to effectively give, receive, and implement constructive feedback toward continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively
Valid California teaching credential. The appropriate credential for this role is a physical education credential with an EL authorization
Employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Responsibilities

Utilize school-developed planning templates to develop and refine curriculum maps, culminating projects, rubrics, units, and lessons as needed.
Create a structured, positive classroom culture that is conducive to learning and promotes a sense of belonging for all students
Establish positive, caring relationships with students and school stakeholders
Design and deliver instruction that is standards-based, purposeful, promotes critical thinking and student ownership, and embeds support for learners at different levels
and frequent checks for understanding
Gather and use data to tailor instruction to meet individual student’s academic and social needs with a goal of grade level performance.
Participate in professional learning activities, including curriculum refinement protocols, grade level meetings, department meetings, and regular 1:1 coaching.
Participate in a (paid) summer institute to develop/refine curricula to support the school’s mission and goals.
Demonstrate high levels of professionalism, including meeting deadlines and maintaining positive, timely, and effective communication with supervisors, colleagues, families, and students.
Collaborate effectively with grade level and department teams and special education/resource and English language development teachers to ensure rigor, alignment, and equity of access.
Serve as an active member of the community on committees to provide support to the school and adherence to the school mission and design elements.
Other duties as assigned