Part-Time: Physical Education Aide - Middle School

Equitas Academy prepares students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity.

The Physical Education (P.E.) Aide supports the P.E. teacher in delivering a safe, engaging, and inclusive physical education program for middle school students. This role involves supervision of students walking to the off-campus PE space, supporting student participation, and promoting a positive learning environment that fosters physical fitness, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

• Supervise students during the walk from the school campus to the PE space

• Supervise physical activities, ensuring safety and positive behavior at all times.

• Execute P.E. lesson plans under the direction of the P.E. Teacher.

• Assist the P.E. teacher with the setup and cleanup of equipment and instructional materials for daily activities.

• Monitor students’ participation, encourage effort, and provide appropriate feedback.

• Support students with special needs or accommodations to ensure full participation.

• Promote respectful interactions and good sportsmanship among students.

• Support with attendance, minor first aid, and documentation as directed by the teacher.

• Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics

• Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations for students

• Enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies

• Sustain and monitor a safe, orderly, and joyful culture of high academic and behavioral standards

• Work with and assist teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students

• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition

• Communicate with families on a regular and consistent basis

• Perform other duties as assigned by the P.E. teacher or school administration.

• BA degree preferred, AA degree required

• 30 Day Emergency Sub Permit preferred

• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test

• Previous experience working with and supervising children

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment.

Salary: Starting at $21/hour.

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:10am - 3:10pm (26 hours per week)

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.  We are an equal opportunity employer.

If you're still wondering if you should apply, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us and the role throughout the interview process. If you're wondering if you've got what it takes to be a successful Instructional Aide, we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So, whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application!