High School Health and Physical Education Teacher (2022-23 SY)
Environmental Charter SchoolPittsburgh, PA
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High School Health and Physical Education Teacher (2022-23 SY)
The Environmental Charter School is seeking highly dedicated and motivated individuals for our 2022-23 school year. Successful candidates must be progressive minded, and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic. For best consideration, candidates should have a degree or experience in education, a strong work ethic, and a “whatever it... takes” attitude.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS’s progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally-focused education.
OVERVIEW
The ECS Health and Physical Education Teacher organizes games and challenges that promote physical activity among adolescents from ninth through twelfth grades. The ECS HPE Teacher develops motor skills and physical development and proper exercise and eating habits for children. The ECS HPE teacher must adjust their curricula to adapt to children with disabilities or different physical abilities. The ECS HPE teacher is responsible for the planning and orchestration of a Physical Fitness Day for students, and runs additional activities to support student wellness and active lifestyle. The ECS HPE teacher must have strong speaking and listening skills. Besides being knowledgeable about an activity, they need to be able to communicate and demonstrate it properly. The ECS HPE teacher must be able to observe all students and maintain discipline within the class. In addition to students, they interact with parents, other teachers and school administrators. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with all educators at the campus.
Key Responsibilities
• Use the Environmental Charter School’s PE scope and sequence to create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that support physical fitness, team development and sportsmanship, health and wellness, gross motor development, nutrition, and individual or team sports.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
• Infuse joy and rigor in lessons and so that students are excited about and invested in their physical and mental health
• Regularly evaluate student progress using a variety of assessment methods
• Utilize the Google platform for document development
• Fully participate in opportunities for professional growth
Educational Background and Work Experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• PA certification in Health/Physical Education PK-12
• Prior years' teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in high school grades-focused physical education instruction
• Experience in designing and implementing curriculum preferred
• Familiarity with charter schools
Compensation and Benefits
• Minimum starting salary of $43,216 up to a maximum starting salary of $49,556, dependent upon prior years’ teaching experience.
• ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-, and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and teaching certificate to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/.
Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required and include Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 114) and FBI Criminal Background Check. Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer
Physical Education/Health Teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
via Glassdoor
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and Pennsylvania State Teaching Certification in required content area
...
Must also obtain 24 additional education credits within six years of hire to obtain permanent certification.
Preferred qualities and attributes include:
• A commitment to accelerating student achievement.
• A desire to eliminate racial disparities.
• The ability to create a positive school and district culture.
• The willingness to foster and promote innovation.
• The ability to be a culturally-responsive educator who knows how to leverage students' unique skills, interests, and learning styles to create a learning experience that unequivocally includes and empowers each and every student.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and energy in making a difference in the lives of students.
• Proven ability to empathize with students and prepare them to achieve academic excellence and strength of character so they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.
Residency Requirements No Residency Requirement
Essential Job Functions
1. Develop and submit lesson plans in the approved format to the Principal. Collaboration with other teachers is encouraged.
2. Implement rigorous curriculum content to students .
3. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying learning styles, needs and interest.
4. Ensure students are demonstrating knowledge and skills through projects and activities.
5. Manage a wide array of student needs and behaviors in the classroom and throughout the school.
6. Provides a safe environment for students.
7. Maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance and grades in a timely and confidential manner.
8. Develop and administer formal and informal student assessments in order to evaluate students' progress.
9. Collaborate with parents, staff, and outside professionals concerning students' progress.
10. Supervise students during fire drills.
11. Follow school procedures pertaining to duty assignments such as lunch, hall, recess, and homeroom.
12. Actively participate in team, faculty and parent meetings, workshops, in-service professional development, and other responsibilities as they arise.
13. Oversees and provides direction to paraprofessionals.
14. Monitors and attends extra-curricular events and social activities.
15. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with building and district staff.
16. Performs additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
Additional Job Information
HOW TO APPLY
To become a PPS teacher, you must first complete a "Standard: Certified" application in the District's online application system. (www.pps.k12.pa.us/careers) This application will be screened in order to determine if you will be placed on the eligible list. Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) is required by the Pennsylvania School Code to use an eligible list to determine which candidates can be considered for hire. For more information, please see the Eligible List FAQ on the district website.
A complete teacher application requires:
• An updated resume, reflective of your education and employment experience, including community involvement and leadership roles.
• Writing samples (responses to three brief essay prompts)
• References (submission and return of three electronic references)
• Selection of your certification type and content area
Step 1. Create an account and complete the online application. In addition to the above requirements, you will also have the opportunity to upload your Pennsylvania Praxis Exam scores, diplomas, transcripts, state-issued certificates, and additional attachments.
Step 2. Pittsburgh Public Schools will contact you if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Employee will be required to operate computer system for data entry, and have the ability to complete necessary paperwork. This position requires minimum physical effort and not subjected to Occupational Health and Safety risks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employees of the Pittsburgh Public Schools engage in the extremely important and fulfilling job of educating students in the City of Pittsburgh. Employees must believe in, value and be committed to the educability of all; must promote the school and district vision of high standards of learning and academic rigor, continuous school improvement, and the inclusion of all members of the school community; must be willing to work in a high stress environment while maintaining the energy necessary to meet the responsibilities and expectations of the position. A sample of specific elements associated with the work environment of this position includes:
• Frequently required to work at fast pace
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Requires considerable concentration and creativity
• Able to adjust daily work plans and work hours to be highly responsive to school needs
• Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load, but must be able to maintain work/life balance amidst intense work demands.
ADA:
The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact: Office of Employee Relations, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357
Physical Education/Health Teacher, 2021-22
Pittsburgh Public Schools-1Pittsburgh, PA
via Top School Jobs
Physical Education/Health Teacher, 2021-22
Pittsburgh Brashear High School...
590 Crane Avenue
Pittsburgh , PA 15216
Certified - Position - Valid PA Certificate
Job Number : 4600242080
Start Date :
Open Date : 12/21/2021
Closing Date : 03/21/2022
At Pittsburgh Public Schools, teachers have a profound impact on student success, not just in school, but in all aspects of life. Students of effective teachers learn at a faster rate, feel cared for, and are challenged and engaged in their learning. This position is primarily responsible for the planning and provision of education for students.
This job posting is not a component of the Internal School-Based Professional Transfer Season.
External applicants and internal non-school-based professional employees who are properly certified are eligible to apply to this position.
For the 2021-22 school year Pittsburgh Public Schools anticipates a potential vacancy in this position for which we are currently encouraging applications.
Reports To : Principal
Salary :
Salary Schedule For Teachers Hired On Or After July 1, 2010 (starting at $48, 097 per year)
Endorsements : Health and Physical Education PK-12
Qualifications :
A Bachelor's degree and Pennsylvania State Teaching Certification in required content area.
Must also obtain 24 additional education credits within six years of hire to obtain permanent certification.
Preferred qualities and attributes include:
- A commitment to accelerating student achievement.
- A desire to eliminate racial disparities.
- The ability to create a positive school and district culture.
- The willingness to foster and promote innovation.
- The ability to be a culturally-responsive educator who knows how to leverage students' unique skills, interests, and learning styles to create a learning experience that unequivocally includes and empowers each and every student.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and energy in making a difference in the lives of students.
- Proven ability to empathize with students and prepare them to achieve academic excellence and strength of character so they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.
Residency Requirements : No Residency Requirement
Essential Job Functions :
1. Develop and submit lesson plans in the approved format to the Principal. Collaboration with other teachers is encouraged.
2. Implement rigorous curriculum content to students .
3. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying learning styles, needs and interest.
4. Ensure students are demonstrating knowledge and skills through projects and activities.
5. Manage a wide array of student needs and behaviors in the classroom and throughout the school.
6. Provides a safe environment for students.
7. Maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance and grades in a timely and confidential manner.
8. Develop and administer formal and informal student assessments in order to evaluate students' progress.
9. Collaborate with parents, staff, and outside professionals concerning students' progress.
10. Supervise students during fire drills.
11. Follow school procedures pertaining to duty assignments such as lunch, hall, recess, and homeroom.
12. Actively participate in team, faculty and parent meetings, workshops, in-service professional development, and other responsibilities as they arise.
13. Oversees and provides direction to paraprofessionals.
14. Monitors and attends extra-curricular events and social activities.
15. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with building and district staff.
16. Performs additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
Additional Job Information :
HOW TO APPLY
To become a PPS teacher, you must first complete a "Standard: Certified" application in the District's online application system. (www.pps.k12.pa.us/careers) This application will be screened in order to determine if you will be placed on the eligible list. Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) is required by the Pennsylvania School Code to use an eligible list to determine which candidates can be considered for hire. For more information, please see the Eligible List FAQ on the district website.
A complete teacher application requires:
- An updated resume, reflective of your education and employment experience, including community involvement and leadership roles.
- Writing samples (responses to three brief essay prompts)
- References (submission and return of three electronic references)
- Selection of your certification type and content area
Step 1. Create an account and complete the online application. In addition to the above requirements, you will also have the opportunity to upload your Pennsylvania Praxis Exam scores, diplomas, transcripts, state-issued certificates, and additional attachments.
Step 2. Pittsburgh Public Schools will contact you if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Employee will be required to operate computer system for data entry, and have the ability to complete necessary paperwork. This position requires minimum physical effort and not subjected to Occupational Health and Safety risks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employees of the Pittsburgh Public Schools engage in the extremely important and fulfilling job of educating students in the City of Pittsburgh. Employees must believe in, value and be committed to the educability of all; must promote the school and district vision of high standards of learning and academic rigor, continuous school improvement, and the inclusion of all members of the school community; must be willing to work in a high stress environment while maintaining the energy necessary to meet the responsibilities and expectations of the position. A sample of specific elements associated with the work environment of this position includes:
-Frequently required to work at fast pace
-Comfort with ambiguity
-Requires considerable concentration and creativity
-Able to adjust daily work plans and work hours to be highly responsive to school needs
-Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load, but must be able to maintain work/life balance amidst intense work demands.
ADA:
The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact: Office of Employee Relations, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).
The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or disability in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357
Adjunct Health & Physical Education
Pittsburgh, PA
via Inside Higher Ed Careers
Adjunct Health & Physical Education
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Physical Education Teacher Certified
Easterseals Western and Central PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA
via Jobilize
Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization looking to hire a full-time dynamic Adapted Physical Education Teacher to work with children ages 3-8 at our three school locations.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree (Required)PA Health and Physical Education Certification (Required)Prior experience in providing adapted physical educationESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES... INCLUDE:
Adapted Physical Education TeacherPrepare, write, and implement an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) of adapted physical education for the student.Maintain consistent communication with parents and other professional employees involved with each student to ensure multi-disciplinary approach.Maintain required student records and reports.BENEFITS:
The hours are Monday - Friday, 9:
00 a.m.
to 3:
00 p.m.
Our full-time Adapted Physical Education/Special Education Teacher works a 6-hour day, 30 hours per week.
A comprehensive benefit package is provided.
During the month of July, we typically offer an Extended School Year program for those employees who are looking for summer employment.WHY WORK FOR US? We have a great team of people and it shows!Thank you for your interest!Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, disability, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status.
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Physical Education Teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
via LinkedIn
• To assure the improvement of student skill levels in a variety of sports activities and sportsmanship, the PET will:
• develop and implement a physical education curriculum for all students;
• integrate experiential education into student’s daily programming...
• review and purchase, with the approval of the program/education director, new equipment as needed;
• prepare and submit relevant information, as designated by program/education director, regarding student progress on the team meeting reports and year-end summary reports;
• demonstrates a proficient level of cultural sensitivity;
• review outcome data and child protective service task force data.
• actively implement components of all Re-ED values
• To assure increases in student awareness of health/safety procedures, the PET will:
• develop and implement a health and safety curriculum for all students.
• To assure effective mental health/behavioral health programming to increase each student’s adaptive social skills and appropriate school decorum, the PET will, under the direction of the Program/Education Director:
• design and implement a classroom management system and policies,
• implement group process procedures in the classroom including, but not limited to implementation of planning, evaluation, and problem-solving meetings, and group activities - - social and academics;
• develop, implement, and monitor individual and group interactions and contracts in accordance with student Mental Health Treatment Plan goals and positive behavior support plans;
• maintaining frequent informal communication with team members regarding student programming and progress.
• To assure comprehensive documentation of all students progress, the PET will:
• prepare & distribute grades for report cards 4 times a year.
• follow designated program policy regarding the documentation of negative incidents (such as physical injury or illness, property damage, runaway, student search for drugs or weapons, physical restraint and so on);
• utilize technology through electronic documentation, electronic communication, and use of the internet to supplement programming and communication.
• Complete record-keeping procedures for interdisciplinary reviews
• To assure the safety of all students, the PET will:
• maintain all physical education equipment in good working condition and remediate when necessary;
• directly supervise assigned students via visual and auditory contact at all times during the school day unless otherwise arranged with staff or students;
• follow program-designated procedures for all physical contact with students during physical restraints, student searches, etc.;
• follow program-designated procedures for student illness and injury, including arranging necessary medical care - - (with approval of Program/Education Director) - - informing appropriate persons of the situation, and documenting the injury/illness and actions taken;
• according to a designated schedule, supervise students’ arrival and departure to school via buses and cabs;
• assist other staff, as needed, in physical interventions to protect students and staff from injury;
• detect and remediate, with Program/Education Director’s approval, if necessary, any potentially dangerous environmental conditions (e.g., broken glass);
• when transporting students, maintain safe driving procedures.
• To help assure coordinated school-wide activities, the PET will:
• participate in all ancillary meetings held at least monthly;
• assist the Program/Education Director in planning and implementing all school-wide extracurricular activities;
• To promote the professional image of Pressley Ridge School in local, state, and national committees, the PET will:
• with the approval of the Program/Education Director, provide inservice/training programs to other programs;
• with the approval of the Program/Education Director, give formal presentations on program-relevant issues at local, state, or national workshops or conventions.
• To assure the continuing development of professional skills, the PET will:
• participate in all regularly scheduled inservice programs at the school;
• with approval of the Program/Education Director, periodically serve on program committees;
• with the approval of the Program/Education Director, periodically attend local, state, or national conferences and workshops.
• Obtain/Maintain professional certification as required by PDE
Working Conditions
• Physical Demands. This position requires a moderate to high level of physical activity. Employee must meet minimum requirements for Hearing, Speech and Vision.
• Environmental. School and Community
• Working Hours. As assigned
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Physical Education Teacher Education or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Teaching Certification
PT Certified Music Teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
via Jobs Trabajo.org
EdisonLearning is seeking candidates to fill our Part - Time Virtual Music Teacher position in the state of Michigan. Only MI Certified Music Teachers should apply.
Job Summary...
This subject-specific Central Service Teacher is responsible for managing the asynchronous and synchronous learning environment for group and individual instruction. The Central Services Teacher interacts with students asynchronously by responding to posted course work, managing content area forums and blogs and by working closely with the Content group to create video lessons for student viewing. They also communicate real-time with the student through a variety of methods, which may include online lectures, interactive learning environment (Research Center),discussion groups and tutoring. This is a full-time, year round position, and some evening hours may be required in order to communicate with students and families. The Central Services Teacher remotely from a home-based office.
his is a full-time, 12 month position. Standard business hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours may be required in order to communicate with students and families.
Main Responsibilities:
Instruction and Student Achievement
• Mastery of the current curriculum for assigned grade levels and subjects
• Demonstrate knowledge of state standards, testing requirements, and graduation requirements within the core content
• Evaluate and provide feedback for subjective questions in the students' assessments.
• Provide necessary instruction and tutoring
• Direct students to supplemental lesson content when system alerts identity poor student performance
• Supplement and reinforce the curriculum with online and offline materials and activities
• Use eSchoolware to provide students and parents with regular feedback regarding student performance and progress
• Provide intervention tasks for students to complete to gain knowledge, skills and confidence to raise achievement and address weaknesses on a particular learning standard
• Support the learning needs of special education students
• Work closely with the Content Team to edit, revise and create content for existing and newly developed course
Maintain the Virtual Academy Learning Environment
• Manage and maintain a home office that supports instruction and student achievement
• Initiate and strengthen relationships with students and their families through many different interaction.
• Professional Responsibilities
• Commit to the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality instruction to students state-wide
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions
• Communicate with colleagues and supervisors on a regular basis
• Provide continue support to the Director of Instruction and Advisement and/or clients as needed
• Maintain confidentiality as required by the school and by law
Professional Responsibilities
• Commit to the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality instruction to students nationwide
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions
• Communicate with colleagues and supervisors on a regular basis
• Maintain confidentiality as required by the school and by law
• Indiana/Illinois Math Teacher Certification (6th-8th grade)
Qualifications
Background:
• Must be subject certified in state specified
• Michigan Music Certification
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum one-year teaching experience in a traditional (brick & mortar) school preferred
• Experience teaching or participating in an e-learning/online learning course preferred
• Teacher Certification or approved alternative certification; willingness to pursue certification in other states based on the needs of the school
• Content proficiency
• Baccalaureate or Advanced degree in the subject to be taught, or
• Passed a rigorous state content exam in the subject
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Proficiency with multimedia communication tools, such as discussion boards, web logs, email, instant messaging and audio podcasts
• Ability and availability to travel within the state as needed
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience developing and revising curriculum preferred
An Equal Opportunity Employer
EdisonLearning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: EdisonLearning is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. All employment decisions at EdisonLearning are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law) or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. EdisonLearning will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any of these characteristics as required by civil rights law
Content Contributor, Health and Fitness
Pittsburgh, PA
via Lensa
About Fitt:
Founded in 2016 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Fitt is a location-based discovery platform that connects people to healthy experiences across fitness, food, outdoors, and events...
Whether you?re searching for a farmers market, hot yoga class, or registering for a half-marathon, Fitt connects people to fitness studios, healthy eats, outdoor adventures, and upcoming events in more than 25 US cities.
In each Fitt city, local contributors act as our eyes, ears, and ambassadors on the ground. This trusted network of reporters and creators provide comprehensive coverage of their city?s local fitness scene.
About You:
Reporter, journalist, editor, contributor, or writer ? call it what you will, we?re seeking a highly motivated and tremendously talented content creator living in the Pittsburgh area to join the Fitt team. Working directly with our in-house editorial team, you?ll join Fitt?s contributor network providing comprehensive coverage of the local health and fitness community in Pittsburgh through curated events, breaking news, and up-to-date knowledge of the health scene.
You know what?s cool before it pops, you can rattle off all of best new sweat spots, and your social calendar is packed with potential healthy events to attend. Most importantly, you?re experienced in communicating that information to others through thoughtfully-written articles and event write-ups.
We?re looking for applicants with:
• Someone who lives in the Pittsburgh area
• Access to or upkeep of knowledge base of local health & fitness trends
• 2-3 years experience in journalism, communications, or creating content for online health & fitness publications
• Familiarity with Fitt and its voice, and ability to relate with our target readership (18-34yo)
• Flexible schedule with access to email throughout the day
• Incredible attention to detail and intolerance for errors
• Ability to manage your own workload effectively, juggling multiple projects and deadlines at any given time
• Passion for health, fitness, and living an active lifestyle
Responsibilities
• Pitch new content ideas, topics, and timely events on an ongoing and weekly basis
• Compose multiple well-written feature articles and event write-ups per month, all assigned or approved by a Fitt editor
• Stay on top of the latest and greatest fitness news
• Ability to align with and immerse yourself in your Fitt city?s content
• Meet regular submission deadlines
PT Certified Physical Ed Teacher (MO) - Virtual
Anywhere
via Glassdoor
EdisonLearning is seeking candidates to fill our Part - Time Virtual Physical Education Teaching position in the state of Missouri. Only MO Certified PhysEd Teachers should apply.
Job Summary...
This subject-specific Central Service Teacher is responsible for managing the asynchronous and synchronous learning environment for group and individual instruction. The Central Services Teacher interacts with students asynchronously by responding to posted course work, managing content area forums and blogs and by working closely with the Content group to create video lessons for student viewing. They also communicate real-time with the student through a variety of methods, which may include online lectures, interactive learning environment (Research Center),discussion groups and tutoring. This is a full-time, year round position, and some evening hours may be required in order to communicate with students and families. The Central Services Teacher remotely from a home-based office.
his is a full-time, 12 month position. Standard business hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours may be required in order to communicate with students and families.
Main Responsibilities:
Instruction and Student Achievement
• Mastery of the current curriculum for assigned grade levels and subjects
• Demonstrate knowledge of state standards, testing requirements, and graduation requirements within the core content
• Evaluate and provide feedback for subjective questions in the students’ assessments.
• Provide necessary instruction and tutoring
• Direct students to supplemental lesson content when system alerts identity poor student performance
• Supplement and reinforce the curriculum with online and offline materials and activities
• Use eSchoolware to provide students and parents with regular feedback regarding student performance and progress
• Provide intervention tasks for students to complete to gain knowledge, skills and confidence to raise achievement and address weaknesses on a particular learning standard
• Support the learning needs of special education students
• Work closely with the Content Team to edit, revise and create content for existing and newly developed course
Maintain the Virtual Academy Learning Environment
• Manage and maintain a home office that supports instruction and student achievement
• Initiate and strengthen relationships with students and their families through many different interaction.
• Professional Responsibilities
• Commit to the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality instruction to students state-wide
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions
• Communicate with colleagues and supervisors on a regular basis
• Provide continue support to the Director of Instruction and Advisement and/or clients as needed
• Maintain confidentiality as required by the school and by law
Professional Responsibilities
• Commit to the use of cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality instruction to students nationwide
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions
• Communicate with colleagues and supervisors on a regular basis
• Maintain confidentiality as required by the school and by law
• Indiana/Illinois Math Teacher Certification (6th-8th grade)
Background:
• Must be subject certified in state specified
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum one-year teaching experience in a traditional (brick & mortar) school preferred
• Experience teaching or participating in an e-learning/online learning course preferred
• Teacher Certification or approved alternative certification; willingness to pursue certification in other states based on the needs of the school
• Content proficiency
• Baccalaureate or Advanced degree in the subject to be taught, or
• Passed a rigorous state content exam in the subject
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Proficiency with multimedia communication tools, such as discussion boards, web logs, email, instant messaging and audio podcasts
• Ability and availability to travel within the state as needed
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience developing and revising curriculum preferred
An Equal Opportunity Employer
EdisonLearning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: EdisonLearning is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. All employment decisions at EdisonLearning are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law) or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. EdisonLearning will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any of these characteristics as required by civil rights law
Pittsburgh PRAXIS Health/Physical Education Instructor
Anywhere
via LinkedIn
Pittsburgh PRAXIS Health/Physical Education Instructor Jobs
The Varsity Tutors platform has thousands of students looking for online PRAXIS Health/Physical Education instructors nationally and in Pittsburgh. As an instructor who uses the Varsity Tutors platform, you can earn good money teaching small groups of students, choose your own hours, and truly make a difference in the lives of your... students.
Why join our platform?
• Enjoy competitive rates and get paid 2x per week.
• Choose to tutor as much or as little as you want.
• Set your own hours and schedule.
• Get paired with students best-suited to your teaching style and preferences (from thousands of potential clients).
• Tutor online (i.e. ‚"work remotely") using our purpose-built Live Learning Platform.
• Students can take adaptive assessments through the platform and share results to help you decide where to focus.
• We collect payment from the customers, so all you have to do is invoice the session.
What We Look For In a Instructor
• You have a friendly, approachable personality and foster engagement among students.
• You have subject-matter expertise in PRAXIS Health/Physical Education.
• You have excellent presentation skills and work well with groups.
Discover all the ways you can reach students through the online platform:
• 1-on-1 Online Tutoring: connect with an individual student for a highly personalized learning experience.
• Small Group Classes: meet with small groups (typically 7-9 students) for a more collaborative learning experience.
• VT+ Classes: teach groups of 25-30 students anything from math fundamentals to video game design.
• Large Live Classes: share your knowledge with hundreds of students at a time.
• School@Home: provide support for homeschooling parents with 1-on-1 Online Tutoring and Small Group Classes.
• Instant Tutoring: accept subject specific, on-demand tutoring sessions whenever you’d like.
About Varsity Tutors
Our mission is to transform the way people learn. We do this by leveraging advanced technology, AI, and the latest in learning science to facilitate a personalized learning experience. Through small group instruction, instructors meet with groups typically ranging between 7-9 students for a more collaborative learning experience. We believe our thoughtful approach to matching students with the right instructors in a small group setting can improve outcomes, and we look forward to connecting you with students hungry to learn
