Physical Education Teacher

TrulyHired; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 bilingual bonus

Tuition reimbursement up to $4000

401K retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher for Pelham Academy in Lexington, MA. In this role, you will creatively teach students while ensuring their safety and fostering their development of life skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $52,000 to $94,000, with various benefits including health coverage and professional development opportunities. A Massachusetts PE Teaching License and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field are required.

Join JRI in creating an impactful environment for students in a collaborative team! Applications are open now.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement structured lesson plans for students.
• Work collaboratively with the Special Education team.
• Attend meetings with family members to address academic needs.
• Support students in developing important life skills.

Skills

Teaching skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Ability to develop life skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant content area

Massachusetts PE Teaching License

Job description

Job Description

Are you the Physical Education Teacher we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students!

Pelham Academy Overview

Pelham Academy is a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Pelham provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $52,000 to $94,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Training & Support

JRI Provides The Training So That:

• YOU will be able to create and implement structured lesson plans while building a therapeutic rapport with our students.
• YOU will be able to work collaboratively with our Special Education team to provide the best academics for our students.
• YOU will be able to attend meetings with family members, collaterals and other teams to address any of the student's academic needs.
• YOU will help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop important life skills. Your day-to-day work will support students in developing a sense of self and provide them the skills to be successful in their next steps.

Benefits

• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients.
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, and more.
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full‑time employees in your first year and much more.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant content area.
• Massachusetts PE Teaching License.
• Relevant experience with grades 5-12 preferred.
• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our students.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person’s contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

JRI is an equal opportunity employer.