Physical Education (Games and Movement) Teacher
About ECS
The mission of the Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is to reimagine public education in low-income communities of color to prepare conscious, critical thinkers who are equipped to graduate from college and create a more equitable and sustainable world. Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) is a non-profit charter management organization with four free public schools in South Los Angeles.
Since its inception in 2001, ECS has provided a unique learning experience that utilizes project-based, interdisciplinary curricula to inspire our students to find authentic meaning in their studies. ECS proudly serves over 1,500 students at two middle schools (Gardena and Inglewood) and at two high schools (Lawndale and Gardena) and has been recognized for its ability to close achievement gaps for low-income Black/African American and Latino students. ECHS Lawndale ranks in the top 2% of public high schools in U.S. News & World Report, 100% of students graduate high school with the coursework necessary for admission to a four-year college or university, and 97% of students are admitted into a four-year college. Most of our students will be the first in their family to graduate from college.
The Opportunity
Environmental Charter Schools is seeking a talented and dynamic Physical Education (Games and Movement) Teacher passionate about improving students’ teamwork and social emotional learning program employed at ECS.
Responsibilities
- Plan and teach PE for grades 6–8, aligned to the California PE standards, with different lessons for each grade.
- Emphasize the principles of movement, rhythm, self-regulation, group dynamics, and general wellness while integrating academic themes to deepen students understanding
- Teach a range of activities: tennis, pickleball, soccer, flag football, dance, kickboxing, circuit training, and basic anatomy and the components of fitness.
- Build students' "fitness identity," social-emotional skills, safety, and sense of community.
- Run the FitnessGram, baseline fitness surveys, and student self-assessments.
- Teach the 8th grade Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV Prevention unit under the Healthy Youth Act, including the workbook and the parent notice.
- Maintain high expectations for all students and a deep belief that all students can learn
- Collaborate with teachers and administration to develop curriculum
- Provide accommodations from IEPs and 504 plans.
- Give alternative assignments to students with medical or physical limits. You already have an 8-week alternative learning workbook and the research-summary option.
- Work with SPED staff and speech providers around pull-out schedules.
- Model a personal code of ethics aligned with ECS Mission and Vision
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Intern, Preliminary or Clear Single Subject Teaching credential in Physical Education
- Experience teaching middle school or high school students
- Experience with the practical arts
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators
- Commitment to the success of all students and the ECS mission, vision, and values
The Perks
- Competitive compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
- Enrollment in CalSTRS
- 100% of HMO level healthcare premium costs covered by employer, and contributions towards dependent healthcare
- Employer-paid ECS life insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
- Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation
- Support with application to loan forgiveness programs, and access to 403b Retirement Plans
- Small Learning Communities with smaller class sizes and lower student to counselor ratios
- Credentialing and Induction support
- Social and Environmental Justice Focus
- Personal growth and enrichment opportunities