Physical and Health Education Teacher, Senior and Middle School

Using a lens of social-emotional learning, create a class environment and rapport that inspires and supports learning and personal growth;

Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education in accordance with each students ability;

Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty and other staff members;

Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with the IB and Ministry of Education curriculum ensuring differentiation;

Develop culturally relevant, inclusive and responsive Health and Physical Education curriculum for diverse learners;

Develop course outlines, unit plans, lesson plans ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB Middle Years Program and Diploma Program curricula, with a focus on inquiry based learning;

Update all necessary records accurately as required by the Ministry, IBO and school guidelines;

Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings;

Keep up-to-date and incorporate best practices in subject area and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities;

Participate actively in faculty and department/division meetings and meet regularly with all course teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum;

Assume responsibility for and participate in co-curricular activities and supervision duties;

Participate as an Advisor, mentoring students and meeting them regularly;

Coach three seasons or a full year through the academic year.

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution;

Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with I/S qualifications in Physical Education;

Minimum three years’ teaching experience preferred;

Current National Lifeguard Service certification, Standard First Aid & CPR ‘C” (issued from Lifesaving Society, Red Cross or St John’s Ambulance), and AED certifications, required;

Experience in and knowledge of IB is a strong asset;

Strong curriculum development skills and assessment practices that incorporate strategies relevant to the age and stage assessment practices;

A relational educator who incorporates Social-Emotional Learning and emotional coaching strategies in their practice;

Experience and/or commitment to incorporating DEI principles into curriculum development and teaching practice;

Embraces innovation and collaboration;

Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in a laptop and online environment;

Adept at leveraging technology to deliver education program and correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the…