Resource Teacher - Physical Education
PHYSICAL EDUCATION – HEAD START – FAYETTEVILLE NC
Opening Date: Open until filled
Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Starting Pay: $40,000 Annually
Amount of Travel Required: 40%
OVERVIEW OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
The Physical Education (PE) teacher role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive physical education curriculum for ages 0-5 students. This position is responsible for educating enrolled children on the importance of physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and overall well-being through physical activity. This position will be responsible for designing and leading classes that include various sports, games, and exercises tailored to the gross motor and developmental needs of the students. Additionally, the PE teacher also assesses students' physical abilities, monitors their progress, and provides feedback to help them improve. Overall, the PE teacher plays a vital role in inspiring students to develop healthy habits and a lifelong appreciation for physical fitness. This is a resource teaching position and will work with all age groups, individual classes or combined groups.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of the young children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old.
- Prepare and implement lesson plans, providing appropriate learning experiences for each enrolled child, small group, and large group.
- Teach safety rules related to each activity.
- Research, and order developmentally appropriate physical education equipment.
- Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes.
- Maintain student records following established procedures and practices.
- Communicate and interact with parents and teachers regarding established goals and progress.
- Adapt and develop appropriate modifications to meet any special needs.
Classroom Management
- Actively supervises and monitors children (watching, counting, and listening) ensuring their safety at all times in accordance with OHS Performance
- Standards and NCDCDEE regulations; respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations reporting appropriate issues to a supervisor in a timely manner.
- Establish a positive classroom climate.
- Guide the behavior of children in positive, effective ways.
- Follow a consistent schedule that includes small and large group art and music experiences
- Encourage physical activity, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and follow-up questions to promote further learning and thinking.
- Promote English language acquisition of children who are English- and Dual-Language learners.
- Release children only to individuals with appropriate signed consent.
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Individualization, Curriculum, and Assessment
- Follow agency-adopted curricula, using effective strategies to guide learning in physical development.
- Prepare the classroom environment, outdoor environment, and materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans and physical education experiences.
- Assess individual and group needs, attending to specific interests, strengths, and concerns.
- Work with appropriate agencies to develop specialized planning for children and families as needed to enhance physical education experiences.
- Coordinate with support staff when indicated, developing a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom.
- Adapt curriculum to address and meet any individual goals for children as identified in their Individualized Education Plans (IEP) that will support reaching goals.
- Develop and utilize integrated physical education curriculum plans that reflect mandated elements and components, familial and cultural influences, and promote the physical development of Head Start children.
- Establish weekly goals that promote individual and group educational plans and include other Head Start components.
- Participate in integrated service meetings to plan for and deliver collaborative services across all components.
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Family Engagement and Community Partnerships
- Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces family and volunteer engagement.
- Support the role of families as the first and primary teachers of their children.
- Participate in the required parent/teacher conferences and home visits with the classroom teachers for assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school and at home. Provide additional home visits if needed.
- Help plan and participate in family activity events.
- Monitor and document concerns.
- Provide learning opportunities for dual-language in the home.
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Documentation Professional Development Additional Job Responsibilities
- Utilize agency-adopted tools for ongoing assessment and documentation.
- Ensure all federal, local, state and/or agency documentation is completed accurately.
- Document all family contacts and home visits.
- Monitor and report child abuse.
- Attend and participate in training, coaching, and appropriate professional development activities.
- Attend and participate in meetings.
- Engage in ongoing self-assessment about job performance.
- Work with other staff to ensure general maintenance and security of the facility.
- Assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Adheres to and upholds the Employee Code of Conduct and Parent Code of Conduct.
- Other duties as requested.
PLEASE NOTE
All childcare providers and household members who have incurred any pending charges, indictments or convictions (other than minor traffic offenses) since the last qualification letter was issued by the DHHS Criminal Background Check Unit must notify the operator of such charges within five business days or before returning to work, whichever comes first. The operator must notify the Criminal Background Check Unit within one business day of being notified. 10A NCAC 09 .2703.
Any new charges or convictions could result in disqualification. In addition, if the individual has been placed on the Responsible Individual List (RIL), Child Maltreatment Registry (CMR), or the Sex Offender Registry (SOR), this will result in disqualification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
At a minimum an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. A bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field is preferred.
Experience:
One to three years related to early childhood Physical Education experience.
An equivalent combination of experience, training, and education may be accepted.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Certificates & Licenses
It is the employee's responsibility to obtain and keep current all certifications, licenses, physicals, etc., at all times.
Required certifications and licenses are:
- Current (negative) TB test with receipt
- NC Qualifying Letter ( NC DHHS)
- Annual physical
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work conscientiously and effectively with a minimum of supervision, able to appropriately initiate, monitor, and achieve classroom and project objectives.
The employee must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to pass a criminal background record check and pass post-offer employment and random substance abuse tests.
The employee must be able to complete a criminal background check and maintain an active Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background check with state and Federal law enforcement agencies required. Selected applicants must submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs and alcohol as specified in agency policies. Must submit and receive negative results for random testing of same. The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination.
Action Pathways, Inc. is an “at-will” employer. Either the employee or Action Pathways, Inc. may terminate the employment arrangement at any time, with or without cause.
Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The job description or announcement is not an employment agreement or contract.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Competitive pay with periodic Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
- Zero-cost Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (Employee only)
- Retirement plan with 100% employer matching
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal leave
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Spring Break (for Head Start)
- Paid professional development training
- Education assistance
- Auto mileage reimbursement for official travel
- Employee discounts
- Bragg Mutual Credit Union Membership
- Employee Recognition Events
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online at www.actionpathways.ngo