We are seeking an energetic, collaborative, and experienced Physical Education Teacher to support our LifeWorks School in Media, PA for the 2024-2025 Academic School Year.
The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide regularly scheduled health and physical education classes to students in the LifeWorks Schools.
- Organize, lead, instruct and referee indoor and outdoor games.
- Assist in sponsoring and supervising certain school activities.
- Maintain an environment conducive to student’s social and emotional growth.
- Evaluate progress of students through grades and observation.
- Manage behavior through level system, S.M.A.R.T. Program and code of conduct.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Tuition Reimbursement
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s level degree in Health and Physical Education, with valid teaching certification. Master’s degree in Education or related field or Special Education certification preferred. Prior experience working with students with disabilities and adolescents with behavioral health challenges within a school setting is highly desirable.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Private school
- Special education school
Education:
Experience:
- Physical education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Media, PA 19063: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person