Summary

AFA seeks a hard-working, passionate, goal-oriented leader to join our team as the High School Physical Education and Health Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Description

Essential Qualifications:

  • Enthusiasm for and deep knowledge of the content area

  • Keen expertise in pedagogical best practices for physical education and health/wellness

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and students

  • Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and extreme patience

  • Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues

  • Demonstrated excellence in organizational and communication skills

  • Understanding and belief in Augsburg Fairview Academy’s unique mission and vision

  • Knowledge of community resources and agencies that support student wellness and physical health

  • Understanding of educational programs and assistance within the school setting to support and sustain student progress and success

Desired Qualifications:

  • Valid Minnesota teaching license in Physical Education and Health (or ability to obtain such)

  • Experience teaching in an urban high school

  • Experience co-teaching with a special education teacher

  • Experience collaborating with students, families, and the intercultural communities our school serves

  • Track record of success serving youth with significant developmental risk factors

  • All qualities of a Star Teacher (Haberman)

  • Training and experience with Circle of Courage, including RAP or LSCI

  • Training and experience with restorative practices

  • Teaching experience in a charter school

Essential Job Functions:

  • Cultivating strong, positive relationships with students

  • Teaching in a classroom, gym, and other settings

  • Incorporating active, experiential learning opportunities in daily lessons

  • Working with students, parents, teachers, and student support team to address challenges to students’ academic progress

  • Managing classroom and gym activities and behaviors effectively

  • Providing positive behavior interventions for students based on the Academy’s principles of authoritative instruction

  • Recording, reporting, and evaluating student academic and behavioral data

  • Attending monthly Family Night, Academic Conferences, Prom, Graduation, and all other required events

  • Other duties as assigned

Position Logistics:

  • Monday – Thursday from 7:45am-4:00pm

  • Compensation based on the Augsburg Fairview Academy FY25 salary schedule