PE Co-Teacher – IDEA San Benito Academy (Immediate Opening)
The organization is seeking Physical Education staff who can offer instruction to students in both the Academy Grades {PreK-5} and College Preparatory Grades {6-12}, focusing on various physical education aspects. The main aim of the physical education program is to enhance students’ personal fitness and skill-related abilities by emphasizing their understanding and application of fitness concepts and motor skills through a wide range of movement forms and activities.
The compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.00 for 0 years of experience and $22.50 for experienced candidates. There are also other benefits which include comprehensive benefits plan, paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, employer-paid mental/behavioral health, along with dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
The ideal candidate for this role should have at least 48 college hours or a bachelor’s degree, preferably in physical education, kinesiology or physiology, physical therapy, or nutrition and health. It is also essential to have some experience in a classroom setting or with children in a similarly large group or team setting. Additionally, being currently enrolled in a PE or health education certification program is strongly preferred.
Key competencies for this position include the ability to motivate students to participate in various forms of fitness and health impacting activities, the capability to instruct students and manage student behavior in a large group setting indoors and outdoors, and strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills that positively influence colleagues, students, and parent community members.
The responsibilities will include educational development and student record maintenance, successful implementation of the designated Physical Education curriculum, participating in lesson practice and delivery of unit plans with lead PE Teacher, providing modifications to lessons and session activity to meet all students’ needs, and engaging in minimal summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to spend a minimum of 40+ hours at school per week and may be involved in activities such as after-school Athletics or clubs team coaching, campus behavior management roles, or supporting other classroom spaces.
The successful candidate should embody and be committed to the organization’s mission and values and should work with urgency, purpose, and accountability. They should be willing to learn and improve quickly and be comfortable with ambiguity and change. At IDEA Public Schools, the focus is on promoting human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all team and family members.
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