PE Teacher - IDEA Quest College Prep

Overview

Role Mission: IDEA Physical Education teachers instruct students in Academy Grades PreK-5 and/or College Preparatory Grades 6-12 in all physical education aspects. The program develops students' personal fitness and skill-related abilities and reinforces understanding and application of fitness concepts and motor skills through a variety of movement forms and activities. All IDEA Physical Education teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters personal and social responsibility, self-directed learning, and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in college.

Teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and diligently track student data to inform dynamic and effective daily lesson plans. Class sizes vary by grade level and campus schedule; a typical Physical Education classroom may have 25-60 students and may include support from a PE co-teacher.

• Compensation:
  The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $57,500. This role is eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. Opportunities through the Teacher Career Pathway can earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation. For more information about compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.

• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits include:

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance if applicable.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution; focus in physical education, kinesiology or physiology, physical therapy, or nutrition and health preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Some classroom or large group setting experience with children in environments such as parks and recreation centers, scout organizations, and fitness programs.
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  State certification preferred but not required.

• Ability to motivate students to participate in various fitness and health activities.
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior in large groups indoors and outdoors.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to positively influence colleagues, students, and families.
• Ability to adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

• Implement IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious expectations.
• Encourage students to lead a physically active lifestyle.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal fitness assessments to track each student’s progress, adjust lesson plans, and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate students’ fitness progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Apply a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned to campus initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment by providing social and emotional opportunities to collaborate with peers in a physically active setting.
• Leverage the District Wellness Policy and support healthier campuses.
• Participate in weekly…