Classroom Teacher / Physical Education Certified Health & Physical Education Teacher Certificate: Physical Education, Pre-K-12 (044)

Job Description:

Reports To: Academy Director

Hours: 37.5 hours

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-3:30pm

Purpose of Position:

This is a full-time, 12-month exempt position. The Certified Health and Physical Education Teacher is supported by the Academy Director. This position provides students with physical education and health instruction that meets their physical and health-related social-emotional needs.

This position is assigned the following duties. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction to students with challenges related to anxiety and social competence.
• Display a positive attitude and high levels of enthusiasm in supporting students' learning as well as creativity and collaboration.
• Develop and deliver health education curriculum aligned with Connecticut State Standards.
• Adapt health and physical education instruction to meet individual learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and physical needs.
• Maintain awareness of student medical conditions, physical limitations, and emergency health plans to ensure safe participation in physical activities.
• Implement appropriate accommodations/modifications in accordance with student IEPs, support plans, and medical recommendations.
• Promote lifelong healthy habits through instruction in physical fitness, nutrition, stress management, and personal wellness.
• Ensure all physical education equipment and activity spaces are maintained in a safe, organized, and sanitary condition.
• Participate in meetings and professional development activities as needed.
• Support school-wide initiatives related to student wellness, health promotion, and social-emotional learning.

Required License/Certifications

• CT Educational Certification (044)

Preferred, But Not Required

• CT Educational Certification (043)
• CPR

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a variety of background checks

Employee Incentives:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Long-term Disability -employer paid
• Term-Life Insurance -employer paid
• Voluntary Life
• Generous PTO package
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Employee Discounts: Tickets-At-Work, Verizon, Alliance college discounts, etc.
• Employee Referral Program
• Mutual of America 403b & 401a
• Tuition Reimbursement

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers, handle/feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read application information. Benhaven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Benhaven will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.