Physical Education and Health Teacher

Elementary PE Teacher at Uncommon Schools summary:
The Elementary PE Teacher at Uncommon Schools delivers culturally responsive physical education that promotes fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle habits for K-12 students in underserved communities. The role involves creating a safe, engaging learning environment, supporting school culture, and collaborating with families to enhance student development. Candidates need relevant educational experience, a bachelor’s degree, and must meet New Jersey certification requirements while participating in ongoing professional development.
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. We invest deeply in our educators , offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Uncommon Elementary School Physical Education (PE) Teachers cultivate a passion for an active lifestyle in every student. Our PE instruction--which promotes physical fitness to improve health and wellness, team building, 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. 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 will 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.
School Culture
You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their children’s learning needs.
You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions. 
You’ll support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal. 
You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
An expertise in elementary 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). We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. 
Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer). 
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
Financial Planning
New Jersey Pension program
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. elementary physical education teacher, K-12 PE instructor, physical fitness education, culturally responsive teaching, student wellness coach, school physical education, urban education, PE curriculum development, team building activities, professional development for teachers