OPS - Physical Education Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

OPS - Physical Education Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

Job no: 540739
Work type: Temp Part-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design
Department:18180300 - ED-STUDENT SERVICES

Classification Title:
OPS HOURLY NON-SECRETARY CLERK-Physical Education Teaching Assistant (part-time)

Classification Minimum Requirements:
AA Degree required

Job Description:

• Assist the Physical Education teacher in preparing instructional materials, equipment, and learning spaces to support daily lessons and activities.
• Provide instructional support during physical education classes as directed by the teacher, ensuring students remain actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Review short- and long-term lesson plans to anticipate equipment, supply, and material needs for upcoming units and activities.
• Lead small-group and station-based activities under the teacher's direction while promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support students with diverse learning needs by providing individualized assistance and implementing instructional strategies as assigned.
• Assist with specialized instruction and skill development for targeted students to help them achieve educational and physical fitness goals.
• Collaborate with the teacher to adapt activities and curriculum to meet the individual needs and abilities of all students.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe gymnasium, equipment storage areas, and instructional environment.
• Manage technology and computer-assisted instructional activities used during physical education lessons.
• Supervise students during classes, transitions, recess, field days, and other assigned activities to ensure student safety and appropriate behavior.
• Assist in maintaining the security, organization, and proper care of instructional materials, equipment, and student records.
• Reinforce classroom and gymnasium expectations, support positive student behavior, and assist the teacher in maintaining accurate records.
• Support student assessment by assisting with skill evaluations, monitoring student progress, recording performance data, grading assignments when appropriate, and maintaining required documentation.

Expected Salary:
$22/hour

Required Qualifications:
AA Degree required
DCF Level 2 Background Check required

Preferred:
Bachelor's degree & teaching experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must upload the following documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. List of References

This is a time-limited position.

DCF Level 2 Background Check required.

This position is open until filled. Review of application materials will begin immediately, and continue until a suitable pool of applicants has been identified.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 28 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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