Outdoor Movement & Wellness Teacher

Job Summary

Mt. Baldy School is seeking a positive, energetic, and student-centered PE Instructional Aide/Proctor to support physical education and outdoor recreation programming for students in grades TK–8. This position assists in supervising and engaging students in structured physical activities, games, movement lessons, and outdoor learning experiences within our small mountain school environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children of varying ages, promotes teamwork and sportsmanship, maintains safe supervision practices, and contributes to a positive school culture rooted in movement, wellness, and student leadership.

Job Description / Essential Elements

The successful candidate will work well with children and adults. This is a 3 hour per morning position, 185 days per year with duties including but not limited to assisting students in improving arithmetic, reading and language skills. Assisting teachers in instructing small groups or individual students. Assisting with planning strategies as it pertains to students within specific programs, compiling instructional materials for classroom use, supervision of students during recess, lunch and in other group activities; grading of student work, issuing and maintaining classroom supplies, operate office and classroom equipment, monitor testing, assemble instructional materials, bulletin boards, learning centers and other classroom areas; and participation in student study team

Requirements / Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the supervision and instruction of TK–8 physical education activities and games
Support implementation of developmentally appropriate movement activities
Set up, organize, and maintain PE equipment and outdoor activity spaces
Supervise students during structured games, fitness activities, and outdoor recreation
Reinforce schoolwide expectations for safety, sportsmanship, inclusion, and respectful behavior
Assist with transitions, attendance, and student accountability during PE and outdoor activities
Monitor students to ensure safe participation and appropriate conduct
Support teachers and administration during schoolwide events, field days, and outdoor activities
Assist with basic first aid response and communicate student concerns to supervising staff
Encourage positive participation and engagement for all students, including students with diverse learning or physical needs
Perform proctoring duties for state testing and other school assessments as assigned
Support supervision duties before, during, and after school as assigned
Participate in staff training and safety procedures
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with school-aged children preferred
Ability to supervise large and mixed-age student groups
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain calm, professional supervision in active outdoor environments
Interest in physical activity, outdoor education, and student wellness
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families
CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move actively throughout the day
Ability to work outdoors in varying mountain weather conditions
Ability to lift and carry PE or playground equipment