STEM School Teacher, Principles of Health & Fitness
Wright State University
Application
Details
Posted: 13-Mar-25
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Internal Number: 20638
Affirmative Action No.:: 25Y131
Department:: College of Health, Education and Human Services
Position FTE::
100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable
Job Purposes::
The Dayton Regional STEM School is looking for a Principles of Health & Fitness teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The teacher will plan and deliver health and fitness curriculum to 8th grade students. The key instruction strategy will be project based learning (training will be provided). Integration with other subject areas will occur as the students engage in real world application of their learning.
Required Qualifications::
Bachelor's degree earned by August 1, 2025
4-9 or 7-12 teaching license or qualified for alternative license by August 1, 2025
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications::
Experience with project-based or problem-based learning and accompanying differentiated assessments
Master's degree or masters level coursework completed
Essential Functions and percent of time::
Plan and deliver Wellness & Fitness instruction – 65%
Collaborate with other teachers to develop and refine content & materials – 30%
Participate in various meetings (including IEP's, conferences, etc.) and professional development opportunities – 5%
Working Conditions::
Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. Length of contract is one year, renewable, contingent upon funding.
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