Healthful Living / PE (part time)
Position Description/Duties:
As a Montessori Physical Education Teacher, your primary responsibility is to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment for young children, fostering their physical development, health, and well-being through the principles of the Montessori method. You will be responsible for designing and implementing developmentally appropriate physical education activities that align with Montessori philosophy and educational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Curriculum Development:
- Develop and adapt a physical education curriculum (Montessori Physical Education) based on Montessori principles, considering the unique needs and developmental stages of children aged 5 to 12 years.
- Lesson Planning:
- Plan and organize daily and weekly physical education lessons that promote gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and spatial awareness.
- Design activities that encourage independent exploration, self-discovery, and problem-solving, in line with Montessori philosophy.
- Integrate movement, motor skill development, and sensory experiences into the curriculum to support holistic child development.
- Instruction and Guidance:
- Deliver engaging and age-appropriate physical education lessons, providing clear instructions and demonstrations to help children understand and perform activities correctly.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where children feel safe, motivated, and encouraged to participate.
- Individualized Approach:
- Observe each child’s unique developmental progress and tailor activities to meet their individual needs, interests, and abilities.
- Offer guidance and support to children who require additional attention or adaptations in physical activities.
- Equipment Management:
- Ensure the availability and proper maintenance of equipment, ensuring a safe and organized environment for physical activities.
- Introduce children to a variety of developmentally appropriate equipment and materials that encourage movement and exploration.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with other Montessori teachers and staff to align physical education activities with the curriculum and classroom needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working with children
- Strong understanding of child development, motor skills, and age-appropriate physical activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues effectively.
- Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for nurturing children’s physical development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates Degree or equivalent
- Experience teaching Physical Education in a classroom setting
- Experience that aligns with Montessori educational philosophy/pedagogy
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Experience in working with/promoting a diverse environment
Hours:
Part time, 6 hours per week, 10 months (Mondays and Tuesdays, 11:45 am – 2:45 pm)