Physical Education Teacher

As a Physical Education Teacher at LKA, you will play a vital role in promoting physical fitness, health, and character among our students. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a comprehensive PE curriculum that caters to the needs and abilities of students from diverse backgrounds. This position requires a passion for physical fitness, excellent communication skills, and  a commitment  to supporting the mission and core values of Louisiana Key Academy (LKA). 

Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence:

• Partner with School Leadership  to learn and maintain a deep understanding of dyslexia and how it affects students
• Develop and implement age-appropriate physical education lesson plans aligned with state standards and school curriculum objectives.
• Willing to learn and maintain a deep understanding of dyslexia and how it affects students
• Instruct students in various physical activities, including team sports, individual exercises, and recreational games, while emphasizing the importance of proper technique, safety, and sportsmanship.
• Assess student learning through ongoing formative assessments, skill demonstrations, and periodic evaluations to track progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate students with diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests, ensuring that all students have opportunities for success and growth.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where students learn character, core values, feel motivated, supported, and encouraged to participate in physical activities, regardless of skill level or athletic background.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders to promote physical fitness initiatives, organize school-wide events, and integrate health education concepts into the PE curriculum.
• Supervise students during physical education classes, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times, and enforce school core values, rules and behavior expectations consistently.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, participation, and performance, and communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and achievements.

Athletics Program Support

• Collaborate with the Athletic Director to support the development, implementation, and growth of school athletic programs, student leadership initiatives, and character development activities.
  
  
• Assist with recruiting and retaining student-athletes for school-sponsored athletic teams, camps, clinics, and extracurricular programs.
  
  
• Support the recruitment and development of qualified coaches, volunteers, and community partners to strengthen the school's athletic offerings.
  
  
• Serve as a coach, assistant coach, or athletic program support staff member for school-sponsored sports and activities, as assigned based on qualifications and program needs.
  
  
• Attend required athletic meetings, practices, competitions, parent meetings, and special events that support the school's athletic mission.
  
  
• Promote and model the school's core values, character development expectations, sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership within both the physical education and athletic programs.
  
  
• Assist with game-day operations, supervision, event management, and other athletics-related responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
• Understand that athletic responsibilities may require participation outside of the regular instructional day, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and seasonal athletic events.
  
  
• Coaching and athletic assignments may qualify for additional stipend compensation as determined by school leadership and available program funding

Preferred Experience or Credentials 

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field ( preferred)
• Prior experience working with children and adolescents in a school setting, preferably as a PE teacher or coach.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• CPR/First Aid certification and knowledge of emergency procedures and safety protocols.