Part-Time Physical Education Teacher SY; Richmond

Part-Time Physical Education Teacher SY26-27 (Richmond)
What You’ll Do:

PE teachers design and lead engaging units that promote physical fitness, health, teamwork, and sportsmanship. They help students build lifelong fitness habits and develop motor skills through a variety of activities. PE teachers facilitate active participation, lead skill instruction, and provide students with real-time feedback.

Note that this is a part-time role, designated at 0.2 FTE, with all work occurring between 2:05 PM and 3:30 PM each day.

• Commitment to uphold Summit’s values, and the belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life.
• Teaching Credential in California to teach PE.
• Bachelor’s Degree (a Master’s Degree in Education is preferred, but not required).
• Clear health and background check.
• Teaching experience in your subject is preferred, but not required.

You want to be a world‑class project‑based learning teacher.

You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with mission‑aligned, high‑performing colleagues. You find positivity in shared successes.

You’re excited to teach Summit’s common curriculum and assessment system, which was designed for teachers and by teachers in partnership with learning scientists.

You care deeply about working in intentionally heterogeneous schools and are ready to support all diverse students to reach a fulfilled life.

You’re eager to engage in professional development and be developed as a practitioner in a network that is committed to continuous improvement.

You have a growth mindset and see feedback as a positive.

You are passionate about serving as a mentor and advocate for a group of students that you’ll follow year to year. You’re open to having hard conversations to support students.

In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you may have access, if applicable, to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, “take what you need” PTO policy, 12 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization‑wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost.

Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $12,585 and goes up to $20,538 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.