Physical Education- Teacher Collaborator

Kairos PDX•Portland, OR

22d•$57,228 - $111,359

About The Position

KairosPDX is a nonprofit organization committed to delivering excellent, equitable education to underserved children, their families, and their communities. Through innovative pedagogy, strong community collaboration, and meaningful family partnerships, we work to close Portland's persistent achievement and opportunity gaps in measurable and sustainable ways. Our mission is to eliminate racial disparities in academic achievement and opportunity by cultivating confident, creative, and compassionate leaders. We advance this mission through a comprehensive organizational approach that includes: the PK-5 KairosPDX Learning Academy, Family Connections programming, the KairosPDX Training Academy, mental health supports, and local and legislative policy work. Learn more at www.kairospdx.org . Working at KairosPDX KairosPDX is currently seeking candidates for a full-time, year-round Physical Education- Teacher Collaborator, starting Summer 2026. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including people of color, to apply. KairosPDX launched its flagship program, the Learning Academy, a public charter school sponsored by Portland Public Schools, in 2014. Located on N. Gantenbein Avenue in Portland, the school utilizes a combination of direct instruction and inquiry-based learning to maximize student outcomes. Our culturally responsive approach integrates mindfulness, restorative practices, studio art, STEM, music, and fitness to support the development of the whole child throughout the day. In 2021, KairosPDX launched the Training Academy, which prepares leaders across multiple sectors to lead equity-centered, transformational change. Grounded in a framework of belonging and the neuroscience of love, the Training Academy provides professional development in rehumanization practices for educators, administrators, early childhood professionals, organizations, and businesses. The Early Learning Academy, launched in 2022 as a Preschool for All pilot site, is designed to affirm and celebrate Black identity in young children and their families. It is rooted in the belief that culturally specific early learning experiences empower children to actively shape their lives and contribute meaningfully to their communities. We value creativity, curiosity, and collaboration, and we prioritize listening, observing, and reflecting alongside children and families. The arts and sciences are central to our approach, serving as essential tools for expression, identity, and storytelling across generations. Across our Learning Academies, four core tenets guide our work: (1) inquiry-based instruction, (2) cultural affirmation, (3) anti-racist education, and (4) creativity and play. These principles inform how we engage with data, reflection, feedback, and continuous improvement. 'Kairos' means a special moment in time, and we believe we are creating that moment for children and families every day. KairosPDX is grounded in the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Excellence, Honesty, and Service. We are committed to continuous growth and collaboration in the service of our students and community. At KairosPDX, staff are expected to be deeply invested in our mission and to actively contribute to building strong systems, cultivating school culture, and communicating our work with families and the broader community. Our team works collaboratively to support the whole child-academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally using research-based practices, established curriculum, and students' interests to inform instruction. All Staff Responsibilities: Share responsibility with a team of colleagues and parents to honor the mission: To eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative and compassionate leaders; Practice the values of KairosPDX in professional conduct and daily interactions: respect, responsibility, honesty, excellence and service to community Incorporate the beliefs of KairosPDX in all approaches and instruction Every child is uniquely capable, innately curious and inherently creative, Character and agency are essential to achievement and are developed through relationship and service to others, A multi- cultural context delivers a strong sense of self and is a requirement for participation in our global society, Children must be supported in the context of their families; Support multicultural practice and inquiry based approaches that are: Actively anti-racist - confronting bias in all of its forms, Education for social justice - acknowledging history and studying the present to make informed decisions regarding a more equitable future, Pervasive - Examining practices in all levels of school culture and organization, Personal -Beginning with the necessary consideration of self as a cultural being, Critical Pedagogy - Pursuing multiple perspectives, anticipating contradictions and challenging assumptions, Empowering - Providing children the ego strength to challenge racist societal views, Helping children think deeply about themselves and others. Core Position Responsibilities: Create a learning environment designed to build skill, confidence and a positive cultural and academic identity Research, implement and align curriculum, instructional strategies, and student assessment to the Common Core Develop and track standards, growth and learning goals for each student including use of baseline and progression data, identifying strategies, measures and evidence of progress standards Responsible for planning for and orchestrating academic, social, emotional and cultural identity growth outcomes Collaborate with Science Collaborator and instructional staff to schedule lessons serving all KairosPDX students Collaborate with Science Collaborator to design and implement specific lessons for Community Action Sessions CAS Stay current with new content and information in a rapidly changing environment Hold student outcomes, aspirations, and involvement at the center of plans aimed to increase student growth and achievement Teach and manage a classroom with approximately 20-40 students Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques Interpret, plan and work toward the goals of the learning community Plan and prepare the environment for the academic and non-academic needs of students Assess for progress in the academic, social, emotional and cultural domains of student development; Align curriculum, instructional strategies, and student assessment to the Common Core Document and maintain educational records for each student in the classroom Utilize data to inform instruction Work with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility and intrinsic motivation Plans lessons based on grade-level standards that are meaningful and differentiated to meet student needs, that are relevantly linked beyond the task-at-hand, and that help all students learn and apply transferable knowledge and skills. Communicates with care, respect, proactivity and professionalism to students, parents, colleagues, and all school personnel. Communicates, both verbally and in writing, in a manner that builds and enhances powerful relationships with students, their families, and members of the school community Plans lessons that are intentionally linked to other lessons (previous and future) in support of students meeting standards. Provides students with measurable learning targets with clear criteria for success. Assigns students understandable and relevant performance tasks to provide concrete evidence of student learning. Develops teaching points based on students' learning needs (academic background, life experiences, culture, and language) in relation to the learning target(s) Enables students to take ownership of their own learning such that they build the capacity to develop, test, and refine their thinking. Engage students with strategies, capitalizing and building upon students' academic background, life experiences, culture and language, and which support rigorous and culturally relevant learning. Provide direct student support as need: Supervise students during recess and other non-instructional times Substitute in classroom teacher Administer attendance and student medication Coordinate, facilitate and/or support the proctoring of formal school wide assessments including Kindergarten readiness, NWEA and SBAC Support the practice and implementation of skills/strategies presented in classroom presentations, school-wide training and/or outside agency presentations/trainings Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, be assigned with or without notice.

Requirements

Valid TSPC license for the grade level(s) taught
Documentation of “Highly Qualified Teacher Status” under the No Child Left Behind Act
Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s, preferred
Enrollment in Oregon’s Criminal Background Registry through the Office of Child Care (cost paid by applicant).
Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom
At least three to five years of experience preferred
At least one or two years relevant experience working with children from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds
Commitment to culturally relevant practices
Commitment to professional reflection and ongoing collaboration
Share KairosPDX’s stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families
Possess a passion for helping each child reach his or her social, emotional and academic potential including a commitment to differentiated instruction and ongoing assessment
Current Food Handlers Card and CPR First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant)
Ability to pass a criminal background check
High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects
Highly detail-focused and results-oriented
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies including families, parents, staff and students
Team-player attitude and strong customer-service orientation
Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and tenacity
Willingness to learn about and adapt to KairosPDX culture
Ability to adhere to Governors Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff, note this applies to all KairosPDX non-Instructional staff.
Experience working with diverse populations, specifically people of color
Passion for KairosPDX’s mission.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators, preferred
Training in early education and/or human development, preferred
Experience working with children ages 3 to 11, preferred
Training and/or experience with at least one special population such as special needs children, Talented and Gifted children, and/or English Language Learners, preferred
Effective interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict through equitable decision-making and effective problem solving
Open to learning and practicing a constructivist approach to teaching and learning

Responsibilities

Create a learning environment designed to build skill, confidence and a positive cultural and academic identity
Research, implement and align curriculum, instructional strategies, and student assessment to the Common Core
Develop and track standards, growth and learning goals for each student including use of baseline and progression data, identifying strategies, measures and evidence of progress standards
Responsible for planning for and orchestrating academic, social, emotional and cultural identity growth outcomes
Collaborate with Science Collaborator and instructional staff to schedule lessons serving all KairosPDX students
Collaborate with Science Collaborator to design and implement specific lessons for Community Action Sessions CAS
Stay current with new content and information in a rapidly changing environment
Hold student outcomes, aspirations, and involvement at the center of plans aimed to increase student growth and achievement
Teach and manage a classroom with approximately 20-40 students
Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques
Interpret, plan and work toward the goals of the learning community
Plan and prepare the environment for the academic and non-academic needs of students
Assess for progress in the academic, social, emotional and cultural domains of student development; Align curriculum, instructional strategies, and student assessment to the Common Core
Document and maintain educational records for each student in the classroom
Utilize data to inform instruction
Work with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility and intrinsic motivation
Plans lessons based on grade-level standards that are meaningful and differentiated to meet student needs, that are relevantly linked beyond the task-at-hand, and that help all students learn and apply transferable knowledge and skills.
Communicates with care, respect, proactivity and professionalism to students, parents, colleagues, and all school personnel.
Communicates, both verbally and in writing, in a manner that builds and enhances powerful relationships with students, their families, and members of the school community
Plans lessons that are intentionally linked to other lessons (previous and future) in support of students meeting standards.
Provides students with measurable learning targets with clear criteria for success.
Assigns students understandable and relevant performance tasks to provide concrete evidence of student learning.
Develops teaching points based on students' learning needs (academic background, life experiences, culture, and language) in relation to the learning target(s)
Enables students to take ownership of their own learning such that they build the capacity to develop, test, and refine their thinking.
Engage students with strategies, capitalizing and building upon students' academic background, life experiences, culture and language, and which support rigorous and culturally relevant learning.
Provide direct student support as need: Supervise students during recess and other non-instructional times Substitute in classroom teacher Administer attendance and student medication Coordinate, facilitate and/or support the proctoring of formal school wide assessments including Kindergarten readiness, NWEA and SBAC Support the practice and implementation of skills/strategies presented in classroom presentations, school-wide training and/or outside agency presentations/trainings
Participate in continuous improvement practices including observation, reflection and collaboration
Participate in professional development (meeting, training and/or workshops) to facilitate growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall
Participate in the school wide communication of instruction goals and perspectives with families
Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events
Work hours may include evening and weekend activities.