This position combines part-time PE and Assistant Teacher responsibilities into one full-time position. Essential job functions are explained below:

 The Physical Education (PE) Instructor at CPS plans engaging games, activities, and challenges that promote physical activity while developing students' motor skills, social skills, and lifelong healthy habits. Recognizing the diverse developmental and physical abilities of elementary-aged students, the PE Instructor creates an inclusive environment where every child can succeed. As a coach, referee, motivator, and role model, the PE Instructor teaches safe movement practices, leads both team and individual activities, supervises student recess, and helps organize schoolwide wellness events such as Field Day.

 As an Assistant, the teacher will support Lead Teachers in various aspects of their professional responsibilities.  A major objective of the Teacher Assistant program is to reduce the student/teacher ratio in the classroom, thus Assistant Teachers gain significant instructional experience, typically preparing for and instructing their own reading groups, assisting with math sections, and/or supporting the Lead Teacher in social studies and science.  Specific roles and instructional responsibilities vary according to the Assistant’s level of professional development and confidence.