PE Teacher - IDEA Bluff Springs College Prep (Immediate Opening)

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. IDEA Physical Education teachers implement technology into PE spaces, such as Interactive Health Technologies (IHT) heart-rate technology and the district’s structured curriculum, to drive fitness-based student achievement and goal setting. All physical education teachers ensure every IDEA student masters personal and social responsibility, self-directed learning, and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in college.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience: $59,500
• Eligible for stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ($500–$4,000 each)
• Additional performance-based compensation
• Hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation
• Tuition Reimbursement: 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 per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Relocation allowance (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required); focus in physical education, kinesiology or 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 (e.g., park and recreation centers, scouts’ organizations, fitness programs)
• Licenses or Certifications: State certification preferred but not required

Skills

• 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 outdoors
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
• Physically active role with frequent lifting, moving, and setup of equipment; extended time outdoors and in 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 (e.g., SPARK and FitnessGram) to monitor student progress

Responsibilities

• 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 with limited storage; maintain an inventory and safety checklist
• Use IHT heart-rate monitors or other technology to set personal zones, monitor student effort, and conference with students on progress
• Conduct FitnessGram assessments (BOY/EOY) and use results to set class and individual goals; lead data-driven re-teach cycles
• Track and report Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) and lesson outcomes; analyze class trends to improve instruction and equity
• Coordinate shared-space schedules with other educators; adapt lessons based on actual space and equipment available
• Pick up and drop off students each period; uphold transitions, safety expectations, and culture routines
• Support campus initiatives (e.g., crisis team, discipline coverage, coaching, athletic coordination) while protecting instructional time
• Communicate proactively with campus leadership regarding schedules, assemblies, and space availability; submit contingency plans
• Participate in professional development (PD) and coaching cycles; contribute exemplars and peer learning artifacts

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family, working alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals daily.

Service Record Requirement: To ensure compliance with Texas Education Code 21.4031 and accurately verify creditable service, selected candidates must submit official electronic service records from previous educational employers. Service records will validate professional experience and determine creditable years of service and compensation.