PE Teacher - IDEA Henry

Role Mission

IDEA Physical Education teachers deliver high–quality PE instruction daily in non‐traditional spaces (e.g., outdoors, cafetoriums, shared multipurpose rooms) while maintaining safety, engagement, and strong routines. They implement technology into PE spaces such as interactive health technologies (IHT) heart‑rate technology and the district’s structured curriculum every day to drive fitness‑based student achievement and goal setting.

All physical education teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters personal and social responsibility, self‑directed learning, and the problem‑solving skills necessary to succeed in college. They plan for and track Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) as a core instructional outcome for all classes, even with facility and equipment constraints, and collaborate with campus teams to share space, manage student transitions, and support campus culture (e.g., crisis response and discipline as assigned).

Compensation:
The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $63,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500–$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance‑based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page. Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

Other Benefits:
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 the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation;
Tuition Reimbursement—staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid 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 available at no cost. Other benefits include 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. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution (required); focus in physical education, kinesiology, physiology, physical therapy, or nutrition and health (strongly preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Some experience in a classroom setting or with children in a similarly large group or team setting such as park and recreation centers, scouts’ organizations, and fitness programs.
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  State certification preferred but not required.
• Physically active role with frequent lifting, moving, and setup of equipment; extended time outdoors and variable weather.
• Instructional delivery in shared or limited spaces; frequent schedule changes due to assemblies, testing, or athletics.
• Daily use of instructional technology (IHT) and data platforms such as SPARK and Fitness Gram to monitor student progress.

• Ability to motivate students to participate in various forms of fitness and health impacting activities.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior, in a large group setting indoors and out.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills that will positively influence colleagues, students, and parent community members.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

• Implement IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious expectations.
• Plan and teach multi‑grade level lessons aligned to SPARK and district PE scope and sequence with limited daily prep time.
• Set up, break down, and manage equipment in spaces…