PE/Health Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Manson (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Small student population with high support

Job summary

A local educational institution in Manson, Iowa is seeking a Full-Time Physical Education & Health Teacher to create engaging lessons that foster physical fitness and wellness among students. The ideal candidate will integrate trauma-informed practices in their teaching, while actively contributing to a supportive school culture. This role is crucial for helping students develop strong coping skills, emotional regulation, and lifelong wellness habits. Interested applicants should possess a valid Iowa Teaching License and related endorsements.

Qualifications

• Patient and flexible educator.
• Ability to promote health and resilience.
• Strong behavior management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education and Health across various grade levels.
• Design engaging lessons promoting wellness.
• Utilize trauma-informed practices for emotional regulation.
• Utilize trauma‑informed practices to support emotional regulation through movement.
• Create a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic, behavioral, and physical ability levels.
• Apply MTSS frameworks within instruction and student support.
• Maintain accurate records and engage in ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Classroom management

Trauma-informed care

Motivational skills

Relationship-building

Trauma‑informed care

Restorative practices

Education

Valid Iowa Teaching License

K–8 & 5–12 Physical Education Endorsement

5–12 Health Endorsement

Job description

PE/Health Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5594102

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

Position Type: Physical Education/Health Teacher

Start Date: August 2026

District: Manson NW Webster

Location: THRIVE Academy

Join Our Team at THRIVE Academy!

Do you believe movement, physical wellness, and health education are essential to emotional regulation and student success? Are you passionate about helping students develop lifelong habits that support resilience, confidence, and overall well‑being? If so, THRIVE Academy invites you to apply.

THRIVE Academy is a Therapeutic, Trauma‑Informed alternative school serving students in grades K–12 from 27 partner districts across North Central Iowa. We support students who may be disconnected from traditional education due to trauma, behavioral challenges, and social‑emotional or mental health needs.

At THRIVE, physical education and health are not secondary subjects — they are foundational components of helping students build Healthy Habits, self‑regulation skills, and resilience necessary for success in school and life.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Full‑Time Physical Education & Health Teacher to provide engaging, structured, and developmentally appropriate instruction across multiple grade levels.

This role integrates physical activity, wellness education, and trauma‑informed practices to help students develop healthy coping skills, teamwork abilities, emotional regulation, and personal responsibility. The PE/Health Teacher is an important member of our MTSS and behavior support systems, helping students channel energy in positive, productive ways.

What You’ll Do

• Teach Physical Education and Health across various grade levels.
• Design engaging lessons that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and lifelong wellness habits.
• Integrate health education topics, including nutrition, stress management, and personal wellness.
• Utilize trauma‑informed practices to support emotional regulation through movement.
• Create a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic, behavioral, and physical ability levels.
• Apply MTSS frameworks within instruction and student support.
• Maintain accurate records and engage in ongoing professional growth.

What We’re Looking For

• A patient, flexible, and relationship‑driven educator.
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed care and restorative practices.
• Ability to motivate students who may struggle in traditional academic settings.
• Commitment to promoting health, movement, and resilience as life skills.

Certification Requirements

• Valid Iowa Teaching License
• K–8 & 5–12 Physical Education Endorsement
• 5–12 Health Endorsement

Why THRIVE Academy?

• Small student population with high levels of adult support
• Opportunity to integrate movement into a therapeutic model
• Collaborative, mission‑driven team culture
• Meaningful impact on students’ physical and emotional well‑being
• Professional growth within a trauma‑informed framework

At THRIVE Academy, Physical Education and Health are about more than fitness — they are about helping students learn how to regulate, cope, and build habits that support a healthy future.

Apply today and help students THRIVE—physically, emotionally, and academically.

Equal Opportunity Employer

THRIVE Academy is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Contact Information

• Josh Seltz , THRIVE Principal
• THRIVE Academy
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]