Physical Education Teacher K-8-Part Time-Innovation Science and Technology Academy, 2024/2025 School Year Position: Physical Education K-8-Part Time, 2024/2025 School Year Type of Job: 0.5 FTE Physical Education Teacher-K-8 Innovation Academy is looking for creative and results-driven teachers who will be responsible for instructing students in a STEM elementary school from grades K-8. The goal-oriented physical education teacher must have the ability to develop students' physical skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards, physical fitness, hygiene, and good health. The candidate must be culturally responsive. Overall, be skilled in the ability to create a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program. We are looking to hire talented Teachers to join our existing top-notch team. If you are excited to be part of a winning team, Innovation Academy is an innovation for you. Apply now! Start Date: July 2021 (or later based upon availability) Job Responsibilities &#8226; Understand and support Innovation Academy&#8217;s mission and vision while promoting a positive image of the school &#8226; Ability to develop and administer Physical Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives. &#8226; Integrate competencies, goals, and STEM objectives into lesson plans &#8226; Ability to teach knowledge of, and develops skills and abilities in physical fitness &#8226; Ability to develop students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills while supporting a PBIS framework &#8226; Ability to conduct ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs &#8226; Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities using data-driven &#8226; Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students &#8226; Deep knowledge of content standards, effective instructional strategies, and assessment driven instruction &#8226; Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff &#8226; Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required &#8226; Manage student behavior in accordance with outlined guidelines &#8226; Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus &#8226; Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served Skills Needed &#8226; Ability to develop and administer Physical Education classes consistent with the school&#8217;s vision and mission &#8226; Ability to teach knowledge of, and develop skills and abilities in physical fitness &#8226; Develop students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills while supporting a PBIS framework &#8226; Ability to conduct ongoing assessment of student growth and progress in physical educational activities, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs &#8226; Highly developed oral and written communication skills &#8226; Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students &#8226; Demonstration of continued professional development through coursework, action research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development &#8226; Prior success with diverse learners is desirable &#8226; Experience developing and implementing curriculum while having the ability to integrate STEM into the daily schedule &#8226; Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room &#8226; Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment &#8226; Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum &#8226; Strong Google Apps for Education skills (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, etc.) Qualifications/Experiences &#8226; Minimum of Bachelor's degree from an accredited university &#8226; Current Minnesota Physical Education teaching license Salary: Competitive About the School: Innovation Academy is a tuition-free charter school that opened in the Fall 2020 for PreK-5 and expanding to PreK-8 the 5th year of opening. The primary focus of our school is STEM. Innovation Academy is committed to building a strong STEM education in our students starting from the elementary school level. The school vision is to develop globally conscious student innovators. Our core values are Integrity, Self-Direction, Teamwork and Achievement. Innovation Academy in the North Metro Area, when fully enrolled, is a PreK-12 tuition-free charter school. How to Apply: Send your resume, letter of interest, and three letters of recommendations to: oolatoye@innovationsta.org<mailto:oolatoye@innovationsta.org> Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person&#8217;s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Innovation Science and Technology Academy 3397 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Best Regards, Dr.Olatoye (Dr. O.) Executive Director/Founder/Ex-Officio Innovation Science and Technology Academy 3397 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Phone: 763-339-0642 Email: oolatoye@innovationsta.org<mailto:oolatoye@innovationsta.org> Innovation is our Superpower