The Physical Educator is responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate physical education curricula for students from Nursery to Grade 10. The educator promotes physical fitness, motor skill development, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles while creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum & Instruction:
Design and deliver a comprehensive physical education curriculum aligned with school standards and child development principles across all grade levels.
Teach fundamental movement skills to younger children (Nursery-Grade 2) and develop advanced sport-specific skills and fitness concepts for older students (Grades 3-10).
Incorporate health, wellness, and nutrition education as appropriate to age level.
Plan and execute a variety of sports, games, and fitness activities that cater to students' interests and abilities.
Student Development & Engagement:
Promote physical literacy, sportsmanship, cooperation, and lifelong fitness habits.
Adapt instruction to accommodate students with diverse needs and abilities.
Assess student progress through observation, skill assessments, and fitness testing.
Maintain records of student performance and provide feedback to students and parents.
Safety & Supervision:
Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students during activities.
Inspect and maintain equipment and facilities regularly.
Implement risk management procedures and respond to injuries or incidents appropriately.
Extracurricular Activities:
Organize and lead school-wide physical events such as sports days, inter-school competitions, or fitness weeks.
Coach or supervise extracurricular sports teams or clubs.
Professionalism & Collaboration:
Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate movement into academic subjects.
Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development workshops.
Experience:
Minimum 2-3 years of teaching experience preferred, particularly with a wide age range of students.
Experience with curriculum development and class management in both early childhood and adolescent settings is a plus.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about physical education and youth development.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and support students of all levels.
Organizational skills and adaptability to varied teaching environments.
Working Conditions:
May involve working both indoors and outdoors in varied weather.
Requires physical stamina and the ability to lift and move equipment.
Job Type: Full-time