2026-2027: PE Teacher at Granville T Woods Academy of Innovation – Memphis, Tennessee

PE Teachers plan and deliver lessons to students of various ages, focusing on developing physical fitness, motor skills, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyle habits through a range of activities like sports, exercise routines, and games, while also assessing student progress and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Additional Responsibilities include:

• Design lesson plans that incorporate diverse physical activities, including individual, partner, and team sports, aligned with age-appropriate developmental goals.
• Teach proper techniques for various sports and exercises, demonstrating skills, and providing feedback to students of different abilities.
• Evaluate student performance through observation, participation, and skill demonstrations, providing feedback to improve their physical abilities
• Ensure a safe learning environment by enforcing safety rules, supervising students during activities, and addressing potential hazards
• Create a positive and fun learning environment to encourage participation and foster a love for physical activity
• Integrating health concepts like nutrition, hygiene, and stress management into PE lessons
• Regularly update parents on their child's progress and addressing any concerns
• Work with other teachers to integrate physical activity into the overall school curriculum
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS and hold and/or be eligible to receive a current TN teaching license in appropriate subject area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Hold the belief that all students can learn at high academic levels.
• Uses digital content, technology integration, and project-based learning in a highly efficient manner.
• Have the ability to work in an extended day environment.
• Strong knowledge of various sports, exercise techniques, and physical fitness principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage students and provide effective feedback
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Strong organizational and time management skills to plan and execute effective lessons
• Physical fitness to demonstrate exercises and participate in activities with students
• Leadership qualities to motivate and inspire students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, office productivity software, and common business computer technologies (e.g., Windows, Word, Excel, printers, copiers, and scanners).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask to complete a wide variety of tasks and projects.
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.
• Flexibility to adjust to new strategies, procedures, and tasks as the organization evolves.
• Reliability and discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong ethical leadership abilities.
• Ability to function with and without close supervision.