Remote Kansas PE Teacher

OpenEd•Topeka, KS

2d•Remote

About The Position

OpenEd is seeking a part-time, Kansas-certified PE teacher for a remote, work-from-home opportunity. This role supports students and families through personalized learning within a student-centered, online education program. OpenEd partners with public school districts to offer tuition-free, flexible learning plans, empowering students to tailor their educational experiences and fostering curiosity, independence, and lifelong learning. Teachers will work directly with students and families, providing encouragement, accountability, and individualized support, while collaborating with colleagues. This is a non-traditional teaching role emphasizing mentorship, flexibility, and personalized support.

Requirements

Current teaching certification: Kansas, with a PE certification
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong understanding that every child is unique and benefits from individualized learning
Kind, organized, patient, and dependable communicator
Familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)
Confidence in the ability to learn various online tools, systems, and programs
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Access to a smartphone, high-speed internet, computer, and webcam
Eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience in non-traditional educational programs
Residency in Kansas preferred, but is not required

Responsibilities

Review and grade student learning logs, providing timely, actionable feedback to support student progress.
Work synchronously with students in 1:1, small-group, or large-group settings.
Mentor and tutor students enrolled in assigned courses.
Create engaging lessons, activities, or learning opportunities.
Tailor resources and support to meet individual student needs.
Identify at-risk students and coordinate appropriate routes to intervention.
Communicate with parents to provide guidance and support.
Attend IEP meetings as needed and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with other teachers to share expertise and support students across the program.
Contribute to the program by supporting a core group of assigned students while also taking on additional responsibilities across the program based on team and student needs.
Participate in a positive, collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on student success.