Physical Education Teacher

STAR OF THE NORTH ACADEMY; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Incentives

Job summary

Star of the North Academy in Minnesota seeks a full-time Physical Education teacher for the 2026-2027 year. You will instruct students in physical education activities, plan programs to develop physical abilities and social skills, and prepare daily lesson plans.

Maintain a healthy learning environment and manage student behavior while teaching individual and team sports. The candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Minnesota teaching license, with prior classroom teaching

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Minnesota teaching license required or able to obtain before start date.
• Demonstrated successful classroom teaching and/or student teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in diverse cultural settings valued.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in physical education activities.
• Plan and implement physical education programs to develop students' physical attributes and social skills.
• Prepare lesson plans and deliver daily physical education/health instruction.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and manage student behavior.
• Teach individual and team sports and organize indoor/outdoor games.
• Collaborate with parents, Impact Coaches, and staff to support students.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Minnesota Teaching License

Job description

Star of the North Academy: is a public K-8 charter school focused on closing the achievement gap. We seek to create a K- 8 school experience for young scholars that empowers them with knowledge, character, and leadership skills. We're looking to hire a Physical Education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities:

• Instruct students in physical education activities
• Plan physical education programs to promote development of student's physical attributes and social skills.
• Prepare lesson plans and conduct daily classroom instruction in physical education/health at an appropriate instructional level
• Maintaining a healthy learning environment for the students in both the classroom as well as instruction
• Monitoring and management of students’ behavior, including appropriate enforcement of student behavior rules
• Teach individual and team sports to students, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of physical capabilities of students.
• Organize, lead, instruct, and referee indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
• Teach and demonstrate proper calisthenics for individuals or groups in both beginning or advanced.
• Following professional practices consistent with school policies in working with students, students’ records, parents and colleagues
• Maintaining a professional demeanor in dealings with parents and students
• Work with students, parents, and Impact Coaches to resolve student problems.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education programs.
• Providing adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teachers
• Maintaining accurate, complete and appropriate records and files
• Work as a positive and collaborative member of the Athletic Program to foster the primary goals of school and the Athletic Program
• May specialize in instructing specific sports, such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, or swimming.
• Incorporate and promote a positive environment for all student athletes that nurtures self-esteem, high values, and life-long learning
• Complying with conditions as stated in employee contract and handbook
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• The minimum of a Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A valid Minnesota Teacher's License
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in diverse cultural settings is valued.
• Valid Minnesota teaching license in content area (or ability to gain before start date)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with colleagues, students, and families
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in diverse cultural settings is valued

Compensation:

• Star of the North Academy's salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. In addition, Star of the North Academy offers a benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, Sick time, and other incentives.