Pk - 12 School Physical Education Teaching Partner

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:PK - 12 School Physical Education Teaching Partner**

**CAMPUS**: JHB Campus | **SUPERVISOR**:Middle/High School Principal | **START DATE**: 01 October 2025 | |**POSTING DATE**: 5 September 2025 | **CLOSING DATE**: 12 September 2025

**Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World.** At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (**_Resilience_**_, _**_Mindful_**_, _**_Thinker_**_, _**_Globally Connected_**_, _**_Curious_**_, _**_Contributor_**) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.
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**Position Overview**

The PE Teaching Partner collaborates with Physical Education teachers to support and enhance physical, social, and emotional development through movement and sport. This role is crucial in managing equipment, setting up dynamic learning environments, and ensuring a safe space for all physical activities.The Teaching Partner will also fill in from time to time for Physical Education teachers who are absent. The Teaching Partner should be familiar with and model AISJ’s vision and purpose.

**Qualifications**
- Previous experience working with children
- Excellent level of spoken and written English
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience operating in collaborative learning environments
- Growth mindset and willingness to learn
- Knowledge of basic first aid and emergency procedures related to physical activity.
- Ability to lead and supervise large groups of students in outdoor and indoor athletic settings.

**Preferred Skills and Experience**
- Education degree/diploma or working towards
- Teacher certification or working towards
- Experience working in schools and educational environments
- Experience with technology software
- Sport Coaching Background
- Experience with athletic equipment setup and maintenance.
- Ability to demonstrate and model proper form for a variety of sports skills and exercises.
- A passion for physical activity and a commitment to promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.
- Experience and ability in an aquatic environment

**General Teaching Partner Responsibilities**
- Assist with the setup and breakdown of physical education and sports equipment for daily lessons and special events.
- Maintain an inventory of PE equipment and report any damage or need for replacement.
- Supervises learners in various PE spaces, including the gym, sports fields, and fitness rooms.
- Establishes trusting relationships with learners.
- Provide substitute coverage and be prepared to lead a class lesson as needed.
- Participates in curriculum and educator development opportunities as required.
- Maintains a high level of professional competence through in-service education and professional growth activities.
- Promote positive sportsmanship and teamwork among students.
- Fill in for Physical Education teachers who are absent
- Other tasks as determined by the Principal.

**Maximizing Teacher Efficacy**
- **Student Agency & Critical Thinking** Creates self-directed learners who think critically, set goals, and drive their own learning journey.
- **Research-Based Instructional Excellence** Implements proven teaching strategies that adapt to individual student needs through continuous assessment and adjustment.
- **Collaborative Leadership** Builds a learning community where students develop leadership skills through structured collaboration and personalized engagement.

**Reflecting as Practitioners**
- **Student Agency**: Builds student capacity for self-assessment through modeling, tools, and targeted feedback that drives individual growth.
- **Data-Informed Practice**: Analyzes student achievement data to align curriculum, refine teaching strategies, and measure instructional effectiveness.
- **Professional Growth**: Engages in collaborative reflection and data analysis with colleagues to continuously improve teaching practices and student outcomes.

**Promoting Relationships, Community, & Culture**
- **Builds strong community-school partnerships** and actively participates in community initiatives to enrich the learning environment.
- **Adapts teaching practices** by staying informed of educational and societal changes while understanding each learner's unique cultural background, learning style, and needs.
- **Creates an inclusive learning environment** that embraces diversity, challenges stereotypes, and connec