Job Description
Direct Supervisor/s: Principal or Assistant Principal
Center City Public Charter Schools (Center City PCS) empower our students for lifelong success by building strong character, promoting academic excellence, and generating public service throughout Washington, D.C. In this endeavor, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining one of the District's best faculties. Center City staff are teachers, mentors, and leaders, and they play an important role in ensuring each of our students maximizes their potential. Our network serves over 1,400 students annually across our six campuses in the District, with a staff of over 250 dedicated individuals.
About the Position
Center City PCS is actively seeking experienced and dedicated Physical Education teachers for elementary and middle school students. The Physical Education Teacher models a learning environment imbued with high expectations and rigor, ensuring all students realize high levels of academic and character development and maintain optimal physical health.
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver daily effective differentiated instruction
Demonstrate knowledge of resources, student needs, content, and pedagogy
Set instructional outcomes
Design student assessments
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture of learning
Manage classroom procedures and student behavior
Communicate directions, expectations, procedures, and content with students.
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.s
Use student data to inform instruction and integrate differentiated instruction.
Engage parents and families in their child's academic success by fostering an ongoing relationship centered around hopes and dreams.s
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
Participate in the Center City PCS learning community via PLC's, campus/district professional development, and weekly campus-based grade-level planning sessions
Reflect on teaching by accepting ongoing informal feedback and implementing changes based on that feedback
Follow school-wide procedures for attire, behavior, and punctuality
Attend and participate in occasional school events outside of regular school hours
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an applicable subject area
Highly qualified (certification preferred) to teach physical education
Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (preferred)
Demonstrates proficiency with curriculum and materials of instruction in the field of physical education
Able to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff
Demonstrates ability to use data to assess student learning, with evidence of growth
References that reflect a high standing with past employers
Able to lift to 10 pounds and able to stand for long hours
Benefits
Center City PCS offers the following benefits to all full-time employees.
The employer subsidizes medical, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums
401 (k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid sick and personal time off
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
Center City PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Center City PCS is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe this enables us to meet our mission and values better while serving students and families throughout Washington, DC. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information about our schools, please visit our website www.centercitypcs.org.