Physical Education Teacher
Position Description
Summary
ISG Jubail seeks a dynamic Physical Education (PE) teacher with a passion for involving students in fitness, sport, and health. The ideal candidate will have experience inspiring students to live active and healthy lives. This person would demonstrate a commitment to a well-rounded and flexible PE program that encompasses multiple age, grade, and experience levels. ISG Jubail has a strong sense of community. The successful candidate would be committed to contributing to the whole school community beyond the confines of the PE program. The ideal candidate would be eager to engage in collaboration around our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.
Position Duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
- Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
- Collaborate around meeting our mission: We inspire innovation and compassionate action.
- Communicate and collaborate in a professional manner.
- Commit to continual professional learning.
- Plan meaningful assessment opportunities.
- Drive learning through assessment and feedback.
- Reflect on assessment goals and targets.
- Plan and deliver effective and meaningful learning opportunities.
- Know and respond to the needs of all students.
- Promote agency and innovation in the learning process.
- Foster compassion and build relationships amongst all the ISG community.
- Exhibit effective and positive classroom management.
- Contribute to student growth and collaboration.
- Contribute to the after-school activities program and to the wider ISG Jubail community.
- Effectively assess and report on student academic achievement and learning dispositions.
- Espouse creativity and passion in and out of the classroom.
Specifically with regards to PE, the successful candidate will be able to effectively:
- Inspire students to live healthy, active lifestyles.
- Build and lead a balanced PE program that allows for agency in individual and team settings.
- Contribute to the creation and revision of the PE curriculum.
- Coordinate / coach formal and informal athletic and after-school opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Qualifications and Knowledge
The candidate must have:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Current certification/licensure to teach PE.
- An advanced degree in a related field of study.
- Knowledge of the SHAPE Standards.
- Knowledge of Understanding by Design (UbD) principles.
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
- Teaching PE at the elementary school level in an international context.
- Leading and inspiring elementary students to be active and healthy.
- Organizing events and competitions.
- Documenting curriculum according to Understanding by Design (UbD) principles.
- Designing programs based on the SHAPE Standards.
- Collaborating in a professional setting with large and small groups of colleagues.
- Leading groups of students and faculty.
Skills & Dispositions
- Positive and compassionate outlook.
- Open-mindedness and flexibility.
- A proactive approach and ability to take initiative.
- Desire to engage in meaningful collaboration.
