Milwaukee Math and Science Academy has an opening for a full-time K-8th grade Physical Education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. MMSA is seeking a creative, energetic, and student-centered teacher who will be able to provide challenging and enriching instruction to our scholars. The ideal candidate will be able to work well with parents and staff to maximize student achievement.
Milwaukee Math and Science Academy is an independent, public charter school on the near northwest side of Milwaukee in the Sherman Park area. We will have approximately 240 students in K4-8th grade for the 2024-2025 school year. We are fortunate to be able to cap the number of students in each class so teachers can build positive relationships with students while creating high expectations for significant academic growth. Early childhood classrooms are made up of 22 students each, early elementary classrooms contain 22-24 students and middle school classrooms range from 24-26 students per class.
JOB SUMMARY:
Develops students’ understanding of good body function and exercise; cultivates physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; and discovers and develops talents of students in physical achievement. The Physical Education Teacher will develop students’ strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms, and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports.
- Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
- Provides individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
- Attends staff meetings as well as serves on staff and district committees as requested.
- Participates in various meetings (e.g., parent conferences, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
- Works cooperatively with Special Education teachers to modify curriculum as needed for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities/areas as assigned.
- Uses data to make informed decisions about students regarding behavior and academics.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records including attendance reports, and other records, as necessary.
- Collaborates with other staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies and interventions.
- Creates an environment conducive to learning and that is appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Interacts in a positive, constructive manner with students, families, teaching assistants and other professionals.
- Demonstrates knowledge around state standards, PBIS, restorative practices, technology to support students, and professionalism.
- Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, other professional activities as required by the district, and self-selected professional growth activities.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the WI Educator Standards, district teaching expectations and delivery of the WI content standards for physical education, reading, and federal or state laws pertaining to students.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by Administration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid License in Physical Education from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education/Education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid License in Adaptive
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $44,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
School subjects:
School type:
- Charter school
- Public school
Education:
License/Certification:
- WI teaching license (Required)
Work Location: In person