Health and Physical Education Teacher (25-26 SY)

Freire Schools • Philadelphia, PA

65d • $50,000 - $85,000

About The Position

As a Health and Physical Education Teacher, you’ll educate students on maintaining a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, nutrition, and wellness, while also instructing them in various sports and fitness activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Valid state teaching certification or the ability and willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong content knowledge
• Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done
• At least 2 years of previous successful experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a classroom culture of critical thinking, learning, respect, and high achievement for all students.
• Leverage content specific curriculum and create learning materials to promote critical thinking and problem solving.
• Establish consistent communication rhythms with families regarding individual student progress and school related information.
• Actively participate in professional development and collaboration with staff to support the needs of our students.

Benefits

• Salaries for certified teachers entering their first year of teaching start at $60,000.
• Freire Schools also offers a top-tier benefits package, a strong commitment to developing all staff as professionals, and the opportunity to work with the best students in Philadelphia.
• The overall annual salary range for this role is $50,000 - $85,000.
• We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
• Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more.
• Pennsylvania employees are enrolled in Freire’s 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 5% contribution from Freire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level