Physical Health Education

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Terry Fox Elementary is a Kindergarten through grade 5 school with approximately 290 students. We have a diverse student population, and we are passionate about providing a welcoming and safe school culture where all our students have the opportunity to grow and thrive. As a staff we focus on being trauma-informed, and on embracing the First Peoples Principles of Learning in our classrooms. We work collaboratively with each other and with families to meet the needs of all our students.

This half-day PHE position is scheduled for Fridays.

Education & Experience

Teacher training at the level specified in the posting with major / minor in Kinesiology

Practicum work in Physical Health Education at the elementary level

Experience teaching Physical Health Education at the elementary level

Successfully complete and maintain non-violent crisis intervention certification

Eligible for B.C. Certification

Satisfactory teacher evaluation and / or final practicum reports

Teaching Competencies

All teachers are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas :

Communication & Interpersonal Skills : Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others in a tactful, compassionate and respectful manner.

Organization & Planning : Ability to plan and organize for effective instruction, differentiation and assessment

Classroom Management : Create and maintain an optimal learning environment for each student while managing student behavior and classroom dynamics.

Facilitation & Engagement : Ability to capture and maintain students’ interest, effort, participation and enthusiasm for both the content and the process of learning

Assessment & Coaching : Utilize balanced assessment and feedback to improve student learning including the use of formative and summative assessment strategies.

Collaboration & Teamwork : Collaborate with others to achieve group goals and objectives

Caring & Inclusiveness : Create and maintain an environment that is caring, inclusive and supportive of all students

Flexibility & Adaptability : Demonstrate flexibility in the ability to adjust and adapt to changing circumstances

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