Summary

We are seeking a hard working professional K-12 Licensed Physical Education Teacher to join our team beginning in January 2025 for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. This is an 0.8 time position Monday to Thursday, 8-4 pm for the rest of the school year, but could grow into a full time position as the school continues to grow.  An ideal candidate will commit to personal growth and continuous improvement. Please send your resume and cover letter to resumes@hennepinschools.org

Description

Hennepin Schools is a public K-8 charter school founded in 2012 to ensure all students achieve academic success by developing community builders, confident learners, and cross-cultural navigators. 

Your Job:
As K-4 Physical Education prep teacher at Hennepin Schools, it is your responsibility to support our mission to:
·       Provide a safe, nurturing and cooperative learning environment where children discover their personal and physical strengths
·       Cultivate a sense of respect and responsibility
·        Provide Physical Education instruction that contributes to growth and development
·       Instill self-esteem, confidence and a positive attitude in every child 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
·       Use MN State Standards to write appropriate lesson plans and adaptations
·     Teach five sections of physical education to K-4 students Monday through Thursday
·       Participate in team-wide planning meetings and PLCs
·       Implement school-wide whole child discipline policy 
·       Other duties as assigned
 
Skills & Qualifications and Requirements:
·       Bachelor’s Degree
·       MN Teacher's License
·       Ability to interact well with staff, students, families, and stakeholders
·       Strong behavior management skills
·       Experience working with students of color   
·       Detail oriented, flexible and able to multitask
·       Professional appearance with a positive attitude and a sense of humor
·       Excellent planning and organizational skills
·       Self-motivated, proactive and resourceful
·       Sense of accountability and ownership for work results
·       Knowledge of the following computer applications: Smartboard Notebook, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and Google Classroom
·        Ability to maintain status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background and MN disciplinary incidence research
·       Highly preferred bilingual or multilingual, Spanish, Pashto, or Somali preferred
·        Highly preferred minimum of two years teaching
 
Compensation
Hennepin Schools salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. In addition Hennepin Schools offers benefits plans that include medical, dental, life, short term disability, long term disability, PTO, Sick time, QComp goal incentive, Teacher Retirement Plan (TRA), and a staff exercise room.
www.hennepinschools.org