Physical Education Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 48 college hours or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in a classroom or volunteer setting.
• Ability and motivation to master the Direct Instruction Curriculum.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a variety of situations in the school environment.
• Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• A record of effective outcomes and results, with willingness to be held accountable.
• Willingness to take action, learn from mistakes, and improve quickly.
• Ability to work with urgency and purpose in a high-growth environment with ambiguity and change.
• Openness to frequent feedback and ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships.
• Professional conduct and behavior that serves as a model for colleagues and students.
• Spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in students’ educational development under the direction and guidance of classroom teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Successfully implement the Direct Instruction (DI) Curriculum.
• Participate in lesson practice and delivery of the DI Curriculum.
• Communicate students’ progress to students and families weekly.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior-management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives, while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help foster a productive and enthusiastic school-wide learning environment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
• Host tutoring sessions as needed to meet students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before- and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
• Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
• Perform additional duties such as after-school tutoring or Saturday school based on scholars’ needs.

Benefits

• Paid family leave for eligible staff, up to 8 weeks depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-paid mental and behavioral health support, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year and unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.
• Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
• Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.