High School Physical Education Teacher

Bigstone Cree Nation Education Authority seeks a dynamic and passionate Physical Education teacher to inspire our high school students to develop healthy habits, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of physical activity. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of physical education principles, diverse athletic activities, and experience coaching or instructing team sports. Hockey and volleyball experience are valuable assets. Key Responsibilities: â— Curriculum Delivery: Plan engaging lessons aligned with the Alberta Physical Education curriculum, incorporating various individual and team sports, fitness activities, and health education components. â— Hockey and Volleyball Expertise: Leverage your hockey and volleyball experience (if applicable) to design skill development activities, drills, and game strategies. If interested, coach or support extracurricular teams. â— Skill Development: Teach and promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and development of fundamental movement skills and sport-specific techniques. â— Health and Wellness Promotion: Educate students on the benefits of physical activity, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices. â— Culturally Responsive Practices: Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that integrates Indigenous games, activities, and perspectives on health and wellness, where appropriate. â— Differentiated Instruction: Tailor activities and instruction to accommodate varying skill levels, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. Provide adaptations and supports to ensure accessibility for all students, recognizing the unique needs of Indigenous learners. â— Assessment and Evaluation: Assess student progress, provide feedback, and promote the value of self-assessment and goal-setting in physical development. â— Safety and Supervision: Maintain a safe and supervised learning environment in the gymnasium, fields, and related sports facilities. â— Mentorship and Guidance: Foster positive relationships, support student well-being, and encourage lifelong participation in physical activity. Potentially connect students with community athletes, coaches, or health experts.. â— Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues, parents/guardians, and community partners to enhance student learning and promote physical activity initiatives. Qualifications: â— Bachelor's Degree in Education with a specialization in Physical Education or Kinesiology. ● Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate. â— Demonstrated knowledge of the Alberta Physical Education curriculum. â— Experience teaching high school Physical Education. â— Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. â— Strong coaching, leadership, and motivational abilities.Commitment to student safety, inclusion, and creating a positive learning environment.  Additional Desired Skills: â— Hockey and volleyball coaching or playing experience. â— Experience in integrating technology for health and fitness tracking. â— First Aid and CPR certification. â— Knowledge of adolescent development and psychology. â— Experience working in Indigenous communities or a demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures and perspectives on physical activity and wellness. Why Work With Us? We offer paid time off for professional development and non-instructional days, sick days, health and dental benefits, a health spending account, and the company's registered pension plan benefits. We also provide housing with a subsidized rental rate, including all utilities, and reimburse $100 monthly for wifi. We offer a moving allowance to relocate to our community. You will be surrounded by elders and colleagues who want the best for each student and their learning and well-being.