Status: Exempt, Full-Time

Calendar: Academic Year

Overall Objectives

Educates and nurtures students in a Chinese immersion environment following Yinghua Academy’s mission, core values, and principles. The Physical Education Teacher promotes lifelong physical wellness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy habits by providing engaging and developmentally appropriate physical education instruction for students in grades K–8.

Principal Roles & Responsibilities

Academic Program

• Maintains a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Plans and delivers standards-based physical education instruction that promotes physical fitness, movement skills, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.
• Develops students’ physical abilities, coordination, self-confidence, and appreciation for physical activity and wellness.
• Adapts instruction and activities to meet the diverse needs and abilities of students.
• Conducts student assessments in various forms to monitor participation, skill development, and progress.
• Works collaboratively with administration, classroom teachers, and specialists to support student success and school-wide initiatives.
• Supports and supervises school-wide activities, events, and programs related to physical education and wellness as assigned.

Curriculum and Research

• Prepares and regularly submits curriculum pacing and lesson plans aligned with Minnesota Physical Education standards and school expectations.
• Maintains organized instructional materials and equipment to support effective programming.
• Participates in all scheduled professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.

Classroom/Behavior Management

• Follows school-wide behavioral and safety guidelines and policies.
• Establishes and maintains clear expectations for student behavior in the gymnasium and other activity spaces.
• Ensures proper use, care, and storage of physical education equipment and materials.
• Maintains safety standards during all physical activities and transitions.
• Seeks guidance from administration and instructional leaders on behavior and classroom management strategies as needed.

Program Compliance

• Maintains accurate student records and proper documentation.
• Prepares progress reports and completes evaluations as applicable.
• Attends all required safety and health training.
• Follows all school policies and protocols. 

Communication

• Actively participates in grade-level, specialist, and staff meetings.
• Communicates expectations for student participation, behavior, and physical activity.
• Maintains effective communication with parents and guardians in a timely and professional manner.
• Supports school communication platforms and updates as needed.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences as scheduled.
• Reads all school communication and responds to emails and phone calls in a timely manner. 

Professional Conduct

• Upholds professional and ethical standards in all interactions, maintaining confidentiality and respect in all matters, including student-related information and sensitive organizational topics.
• Models and encourages all behavior outlined by the Board-approved Professional Conduct Policy.
• Maintains confidentiality in all areas related to students.
• Demonstrates reliability and good judgment.
• Participates in required training and ongoing relevant professional development.
• Commitment to Yinghua Academy’s mission, values, and guiding principles.
• Maintains a professional image and a positive attitude.
• Completes responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meets set objectives and goals and requires minimal supervision.
• Takes pride in work and is committed to quality.

Additional Information

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. The employee may perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or school leadership to support the needs of the school.

Benefits 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Kavira (direct-to-employer healthcare), Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance.

Yinghua Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Yinghua Academy District 4140-07 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.yinghuaacademy.org/ourteamadministration/school-management/

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Holds a valid Minnesota teaching license in Physical Education (K–12), or has the ability to obtain licensure through the Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board.
• Holds a valid Minnesota teaching license in Health (K–12), or has the ability to obtain licensure through the Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board (Preferred)
• Prior teaching experience in Physical Education preferred, ideally in a K–8 setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students and foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional and organizational tool.

Employee Requirements

• Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, criminal background checks and reference checks.