Summer 2026 ESY Program - APE Teacher
Young World Physical Education, Cumberland, RI, United States
Overview
Cumberland School Department – Cumberland, Rhode Island
Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026
ESY (Summer Program) from July 6, 2025 through August 6, 2026 (no ESY on Fridays).
Job Description
Instructs students in physical education activities in public school: plans physical education program to promote development of students' physical attributes and social skills. Teaches individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students. Organizes, leads, instructs, and referees indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, basketball, badminton, softball, tennis, golf, gymnastics, and aerobics. Instructs individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, gymnastics, or corrective exercises, determining type and level of difficulty of exercises, corrections needed, and prescribed movements, applying knowledge of sports, physiology, and corrective techniques. Teaches and demonstrates use of gymnastic and training apparatus, such as weights.
Position Details
Position Type:
Summer
Job Categories:
Special Education > Adaptive Physical Education
Program Details
Summer 2026 ESY Program – APE Teacher. This job is posted in the Cumberland School Department and on the Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board.
Job Requirements
Essential Functions:
Must have RIDE APE/PE Certification. Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness or team sports, utilizing the course of study adopted by the School District and other appropriate learning activities.
Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, and fundamentals of body movement.
Teaches Physical Education classes for special education students.
Provides appropriate safety instruction and safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure overall safety of students.
Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in physical education areas.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cumberland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, color or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer)
Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in teaching in the Cumberland School Department. We are looking for teachers who: 1) are innovative and enthusiastic about the teaching profession; 2) hold high expectations for themselves and others; 3) demonstrate best pedagogies in teaching and learning; 4) have knowledge in the use of data to improve teaching and learning; and 5) have the ability to interact with others. Application requirements: 1) To be employed as a teacher in the State of Rhode Island, it is necessary to be certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Candidates should determine their certification eligibility prior to applying for employment. 2) Only completed application packets will be reviewed. 3) All completed application packets must contain three current letters of recommendation, at least one from a supervisor.
Application Questions
The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.
Has your certification/licence ever been revoked in this or any other state? Yes/No
Have you ever been terminated or had your contract not renewed? Yes/No
What are your plans for your own professional growth? Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
Why do you want to teach in Cumberland? Be specific about the contributions that you can make to improved student learning. Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
What is your RIDE Applicant ID? Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
Are you currently under contract? Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information
Mindy Theroux, Human Resources Benefits Coordinator/Conf. Asst.
2602 Mendon Road
Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
Phone: 401-658-1600 x320
Fax: 401-658-3257
Email: mindy.theroux@cumberlandschools.org
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Cumberland School Department – Cumberland, Rhode Island
Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026
ESY (Summer Program) from July 6, 2025 through August 6, 2026 (no ESY on Fridays).
Job Description
Instructs students in physical education activities in public school: plans physical education program to promote development of students' physical attributes and social skills. Teaches individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students. Organizes, leads, instructs, and referees indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, basketball, badminton, softball, tennis, golf, gymnastics, and aerobics. Instructs individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, gymnastics, or corrective exercises, determining type and level of difficulty of exercises, corrections needed, and prescribed movements, applying knowledge of sports, physiology, and corrective techniques. Teaches and demonstrates use of gymnastic and training apparatus, such as weights.
Position Details
Position Type:
Summer
Job Categories:
Special Education > Adaptive Physical Education
Program Details
Summer 2026 ESY Program – APE Teacher. This job is posted in the Cumberland School Department and on the Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board.
Job Requirements
Essential Functions:
Must have RIDE APE/PE Certification. Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness or team sports, utilizing the course of study adopted by the School District and other appropriate learning activities.
Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, and fundamentals of body movement.
Teaches Physical Education classes for special education students.
Provides appropriate safety instruction and safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure overall safety of students.
Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in physical education areas.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cumberland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, color or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer)
Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in teaching in the Cumberland School Department. We are looking for teachers who: 1) are innovative and enthusiastic about the teaching profession; 2) hold high expectations for themselves and others; 3) demonstrate best pedagogies in teaching and learning; 4) have knowledge in the use of data to improve teaching and learning; and 5) have the ability to interact with others. Application requirements: 1) To be employed as a teacher in the State of Rhode Island, it is necessary to be certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Candidates should determine their certification eligibility prior to applying for employment. 2) Only completed application packets will be reviewed. 3) All completed application packets must contain three current letters of recommendation, at least one from a supervisor.
Application Questions
The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.
Has your certification/licence ever been revoked in this or any other state? Yes/No
Have you ever been terminated or had your contract not renewed? Yes/No
What are your plans for your own professional growth? Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
Why do you want to teach in Cumberland? Be specific about the contributions that you can make to improved student learning. Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
What is your RIDE Applicant ID? Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
Are you currently under contract? Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
Contact Information
Mindy Theroux, Human Resources Benefits Coordinator/Conf. Asst.
2602 Mendon Road
Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864
Phone: 401-658-1600 x320
Fax: 401-658-3257
Email: mindy.theroux@cumberlandschools.org
Note
The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display will be viewed by other users of the service. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. This description contains only job-related information.
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