K-8 Physical Education and Health Teacher

K-8 Physical Education and Health Teacher

The Learning Community, a vibrant public charter school that centers the voices of students, families, and teachers seeks a collaborative, dedicated K-8 Physical Education and Health teacher passionate about supporting students to grow academically and socio‑emotionally.

In this role, you will build their foundation and knowledge for a healthy and active life by inspiring and educating our diverse student body about the importance of physical, mental, and emotional health.

• Job : 5831495
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

• Develop and implement a comprehensive health/physical education curriculum that aligns with state standards and addresses the physical, mental, and emotional well‑being of students.
• Teach health and/or physical education classes to students in kindergarten through 8th grade, using age‑appropriate and culturally relevant materials.
• Foster a classroom environment that encourages student participation, promotes positive health behaviors, and supports diverse learning styles.
• Integrate lessons on nutrition, physical activity, personal hygiene, mental health, substance abuse prevention, and safety.
• Collaborate with other educators, school counselors, and administration to support the holistic development of students.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate student learning and provide constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Organize and participate in school‑wide health initiatives, events, and programs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and grades.
• Stay current with developments in health education and adapt teaching methods and materials accordingly.
• Provide guidance and support to students on health and wellness related issues and refer them to appropriate resources when necessary.
• Promote a positive and inclusive school culture that respects and values diversity.
• Complete teacher’s administrative tasks that help the school move forward like student attendance, behavioral data entry in Kickboard, and similar work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Build relationships with families through positive phone calls, updates about student progress and behavior, and being responsive to concerns.
• Participate in school‑wide responsibilities and events as needed (ranging from arrival/dismissal duties, an advisory period each day, and parent‑teacher conferences to whole‑team planning meetings, in‑service learning days, and our summer in‑service in August).
• Meet with coaches, your manager, and others as needed to receive feedback on your performance, and act on that feedback.
• Other needed duties to support the success of your students and our school (no more than 5% of your role).

• Must be certified in Physical Education and Health Education in the state of Rhode Island and must be U.S. citizens or residents or have work visas.
• Strong teaching abilities across grade levels. We need our teachers to create safe, fun, and rigorous learning environments, manage student behaviors, keep high engagement, and reset the classroom when things go off‑track. In addition, we’re looking for individuals who are skilled in communicating with students and tailoring their teaching approach to the needs of their learners. Lastly, students are masters at pushing boundaries and asserting and advocating for their needs.
  
  The right candidate can be a warm demander: they can build deep and trusting relationships with students while creating accountability for how they show up and contribute to their learning and the learning of others.
• Deep knowledge of the subject matter you’ll be teaching. Our physical education teachers understand the content they are teaching and push themselves to stay current on their content area to raise the bar for their teaching and our students.
• Being a reliable, collaborative, and consistently strong colleague and teammate. Our teaching teams work closely together, share some planning time weekly, and build on each other’s insights and strengths with students to meet their shared achievement goals. To…