Physical Education Teacher; PE Teacher

- FT Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher)

Full Time Dallas, TX, US

8 days ago Requisition

Dallas International School (DIS) is accredited by ISAS (Independent Schools Association of the Southwest), France's Ministry of Education, and the International Baccalaureate Organization.

With approximately 700 students of over 30 nationalities, DIS is an international school on a human scale and the only one with a French and multilingual curriculum in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, a city of seven million inhabitants which is in full demographic and economic expansion. DIS is proud to be one of the few schools globally to offer both the IB's Bilingual and Advanced Bilingual Diploma programs in a variety of languages.

In addition to English and French, other languages currently taught in the school are Spanish, German and Mandarin Chinese.

The school offers a rigorous curriculum integrating the best practices of French and American education. Upon completion of the French Baccalaureate or the IB Diploma program, our students go to college in the United States or internationally in countries such as France, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain or Australia, among others.

You view education as an emancipatory journey in which all students seek to realize their full potential so that they can one day contribute to the progress of humanity.

You are passionate about your subject and are able to transmit your enthusiasm for the acquisition of knowledge.

You enjoy supporting students not only academically, but also in their evolution as individuals, citizens and humans.

You wish to contribute to the dissemination of the mission and values of DIS.

You want to be deeply involved in the life of the school by offering a range of stimulating educational activities.

You possess strong communication skills to interact successfully with our students' families.

You have an excellent intercultural capacity to adapt to the diverse and enriching environment of an international school.

We are currently seeking a full time Physical Education Teacher, for the maternelle section, at our lower campus. At least 3 years of experience as a Physical Education Teacher are necessary.

Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the physical abilities of students.

Manage and supervise student physical activities and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.

Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall physical educational development of students.

Establish development criteria for instructional programs and evaluate students’ physical abilities initially and on a regular basis.

Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Recognize the needs of individual students and groups er support as needed using flexible groups, workshops, compacting and other differentiation models.

Establish consistent and logical limits, expectations, and routines for students to allow for maximization of learning.

Maintain an organized and inviting physical environment.

Handle stressful situations with grace, patience, understanding, and flexibility.

Encourage, by example and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of physical and athletic participation.

Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and Head of Primary.

Assist in selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or related field.
• Three (3) years of teaching Physical Education or a related subject area at the required grade levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• The flexibility in attitude and teaching styles associated with a private school…