The Physical Education and Health Teacher is an integral part of the teaching staff at Namaste Charter School. The ideal candidate possesses the desire to contribute to a dynamic team in the promotion of lifelong fitness, wellness, and overall enjoyment of being physically active. They are adept at teaching in a manner that fosters skill development, refinement, and mastery while understanding and meeting the needs of a variety of learning styles. 

Key competencies: skills, knowledge & abilities:

• Create and implement a comprehensive and innovative K-8th Physical Education/Wellness program
• Organize and manage a positive classroom grounded in a belief that all learning begins with attending to children’s developmental, social, and emotional needs
• Monitor, model and correct student participation and behavior during PE class 
• Will be a resource for classroom and non-classroom teachers on facilitating activity breaks, integrating movement into instruction and teaching health and wellness content 
• Advocate for and be a leader in promoting wellness and physical activity before school, during school and after school 
• Analyze fitness data for instructional planning and school-wide program evaluation based on charter promises 
• Use a variety of instructional materials, resources and experiences to enhance instruction i.e, visual aids, bulletin boards, iPad/ipod apps, study guides, posters, etc. 
• Have the physical ability to actively teach Physical Education for up to six hours per day 

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Illinois PE Teacher Certification (required) 

Spanish fluency and literacy (preferred) 

3+ years of experience (preferred)

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive Salary and Benefits commensurate with experience

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

Namaste Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools Namaste does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.