Position Title: PE/GYM Teacher – to apply send your resume to nrazek@ucschool.org
Position Type: Part Time
Start Date: 08/01/2024
Location: Ummah Center School – 24050 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028
Who We Are
Ummah Center School (UCS) is a non-profit, full time, Islamic private school in Columbia station, OH. Our school has the purpose of “raising the leaders of tomorrow through nurturing a unique Islamic identity”. At UCS, we strive to have strong academic programs, well-structured Arabic and Islamic-studies curricula, and extra-curricular activities.
The maximum number of children per class is 14, allowing ideal classroom management.
Job Description
Works under the general supervision of the school principal to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing approved physical education curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal physical education learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Duties
- Follow “coaching” model of PE instruction; focuses on basketball, Volleyball, soccer, martial arts, or specifically related subjects.
- Promotes a PE environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Maintains visible charts, graphs and other forms of documentation of student progress.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other elementary and middle staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Maintains appropriate and accurate inventory at all times of all fitness equipment, materials and resources; keep accurate list of student assigned equipment.
- Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of elementary/middle school physical education curriculum and concepts.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university (A degree in Sport Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment preferred).
- Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.
Compensation
$20-30/hr
Application Process
Interested in becoming part of our family? Please email the following documents to Dr. Nasser Razek, school principal, nrazek@ucschool.org:
- Updated resume highlighting your relevant teaching experience.
- Cover letter expressing your interest in the position and your teaching philosophy.
- Copies of your educational degrees, certifications, and licenses.
- Contact information for at least two professional references.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.