Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Elementary Physical Education Teacher (25.26 School Year) Job Description

On the day‑to‑day basis, you can look forward to the following:

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards‑aligned physical education curriculum
• Develop engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments focused on physical fitness, teamwork, and motor skills
• Use student performance data to inform instructional decisions and modify lessons for diverse learners
• Provide students with daily feedback on skill development, participation, and personal fitness goals
• Plan for individual learning needs to support all students in achieving physical, social, and emotional growth

• Embody and maintain the school’s values, policies, and culture both in and out of the gymnasium
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff to foster a supportive and inclusive environment
• Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress toward physical education goals and fitness achievements
• Effectively supervise and manage a class of up to 30 students during physical activity, ensuring safety and engagement at all times
• Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, family fitness nights, parent‑teacher conferences, and more

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year to enhance instructional practice and student outcomes
• Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with colleagues to strengthen team collaboration
• Participate in school‑wide and individual professional development opportunities related to physical education, health, and wellness

• Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis for lesson planning, communication, and data entry
• Engage in frequent physical activity including running, lifting, climbing, and demonstrating exercises
• Occasionally perform moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling of athletic equipment
• Maintain emotional control and classroom management under stress or high‑energy conditions
• Interpret policy, procedures, and student data to guide decision‑making
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, staff, and families

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Appropriate Missouri Teacher Certification preferred (PE: K‑12 certification) or willingness to become certified ASAP, or a valid substitute teaching certification
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental
• Employer paid short‑term disability
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with 12% match and optional 403(b) as supplement to pension program
• Employee recognition: annual gala award ceremony and more
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
• Longevity bonuses: 2, 5, and 10 year financial rewards
• Generous time off: paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, military leave; paid parental leave; paid holidays; one week Thanksgiving break; two‑week winter break; week‑long spring break; wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
• On‑going professional development opportunities: weekly coaching sessions, weekly school‑based PD, five in‑person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.