Middle School PE Teacher Position Available In Camden, New Jersey

Middle School PE Teacher
Camden, NJ, USA
Full-time

RY 25-26

Company Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!
Job Description
Uncommon Middle School Physical Education (PE) Teachers cultivate a passion for an active lifestyle in every student. Our PE instruction–which includes sports, team building exercises, and physical exercise–is culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun. We have built a community that encourages respect, hard work, and celebrates our students’ academic and nonacademic achievements. Our goal is for students to love learning and living a healthy lifestyle from the very start.
Responsibilities
1. Instruction
You’ll create a safe and interactive environment where students feel empowered to engage in physical activity.
You’ll develop students’ physical fitness through team building activities; independent exercises such as stretching, cardio, and calisthenics, and structured sports and games.
You’ll help students build healthy habits in mindset and physical activity.
You’ll teach an engaging and culturally responsive PE curriculum that meets the needs of various types of learners in your class.
2. School Culture
You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child’s learning needs.
You’ll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
You’ll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
Qualifications
A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives

Required Experience:

A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
An expertise in middle school education, physical education, sports science and management, kinesiology, physical fitness, or participation in collegiate athletics.
Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.