PE Teacher Needed

PE Teacher 

Needed

Chinese American International School (CAIS) is an independent and accredited Pre-K through 8th grade English-Mandarin immersion program in San Francisco. The school enrolls over 450 students, on two campuses. Due to the growth of the school, CAIS is in need of a strong, full-time PE Teacher to take on PE curriculum at the beginning of the 2012-2013 academic year.

Position summary: Responsible for physical education teaching to CAIS students.

Main area of focus and responsibility:

•       Collaboratively plan and deliver curriculum, instruction and assessment to align with school mission, policies, goals and initiatives.

•       Integrate Chinese language component into physical education curriculum.

Specific duties (not limited to):

•       Develop effective lesson plans to teach physical education appropriate to the age or grade level.

•       Maintain basic standards of respect, courtesy and mutual consideration towards colleagues and students.

•       Explain and enforce safety rules governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of sports and exercise equipment, maintain order in classroom, and adhere to & enforce school rules.

•       Maintain accurate and complete academic reports that provide a cumulative record of student performance. Prepare evaluations, grades and progress reports according to prescribed procedures and deadlines.

•       Communicate with parents: return phone calls, emails and notes in a timely manner.

•       Meet responsibilities and deadlines in the classroom and of the school (e.g., recommendations, evaluation, grades, and progress and interim reports).

•       Attend faculty and division meetings throughout the year.

•       Support school functions, such as athletic events, dramatic and musical productions, arts exhibits, alumni activities, school dances, graduation, winter program, and participate in Back-to-School Night.

•       Serve on various faculty committees as needed.

•       Assist with projects in specific disciplines, curriculum mapping, and other areas as needed.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelors in Kinesiology, or work experience with Teaching Credential
• Commitment to school mission, policies and initiatives

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Initial and continued tuberculosis clearance
• Initial and continued criminal background clearance by DOJ and FBI
• CPR and First Aid Certified.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Bilingual:  English/Mandarin
• Experience teaching in diverse communities
• INTERESTED? Contact:c_thorsen@cais.org