Physical Education Teacher
Job in
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, 44125, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Garfield Heights City Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Elementary School Teaching/Physical Education
Date Posted:
5/12/2026
Location:
Maple Leaf Elementary School
Date Available:
08/10/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position: Physical Education Teacher
Reports to: Principal and Assistant(s)
Employment Status: Regular/Full-time
Status: Certified
Contract Days: 185
Description: We are seeking a passionate and committed teacher to join our qualified team of educators. As a teacher, you will be responsible for cultivating the students' interest in education and development. Your responsibilities will include teaching the appropriate course of study following the state standards for the subject matter by using various instructional strategies that meet individual learning styles.
As a teacher of Garfield Heights City Schools, you should have a passion and love for teaching students in an urban community. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of teaching best practices and vital innovation and interpersonal skills.
NOTE: The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:
- Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify them accordingly during the school year
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development
- Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
- Manage student behavior in the classroom
- Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
- Utilize school-approved curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
- Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
- Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
- Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
- Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
- Support school, enforce school rules and policies
- Participate on building level teams and/or teacher based teams and/or district level "teams"
- Organize various subject specific programs within assigned building, e.g., Art show
- Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as "team" teaching, semester projects, etc.
- Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon
- Serve as a role model for students
- Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
- Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
- Supervise student teachers
- Discipline students when necessary following the district PBIS model
- Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Assistant or designee
- Active and current state of Ohio teaching license in the appropriate content area
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field
- High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to appropriately manage confidential information
- Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
- Training in varied instructional designs
- Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
- Knowledge in child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
- Educational pedagogy
- Student/teacher professional relationship
- Technology skills eg. electronic grades, moodle
- Basic first aid
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
- Experience working within an urban environment
The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of…
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