Health and Physical Education Teacher

Full-Time | Non‑Exempt , Location: North Hudson Academy – North Bergen, NJ, Compensation: $61,000-$80,000/annually

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Health and Physical Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

Job Responsibilities: 

Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities

• Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by teaching skills in comprehensive health and physical education using curriculum and instructional materials adopted by the board of education.
• Works cooperatively with other health and physical education teachers and regular classroom teachers in planning an effective comprehensive school health program.
• Participates in curriculum development activities, faculty meetings and school-level planning.
• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.

Instruction and pupil contact

• Provides health, safety, family life education and/or physical education instruction as assigned.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils. Assumes responsibility proper use and storage of physical education equipment.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive learning environment.
• Evaluates each pupil's growth in health/physical education related knowledge and skills and maintains records of pupils' progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, behavior and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Team:

This role will be part of the instructional team, reporting to the school principal.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Health and Physical Education Endorsement or eligibility
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods 
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
• Must be able to read, write and understand English

Benefits:

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan. 

Who we are:  

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.
 
 EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.  

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation may email recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com with the job title, requisition ID, and a description of the requested accommodation.