Physical Education Teacher 26/27 SY

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 53,460 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Flexible Wellness Leave

Federal programs for loan forgiveness

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher to plan and implement an engaging curriculum that supports student development. This role offers competitive pay, ranging from $53,460 to $94,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and wellness leave.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, a valid Indiana Teacher's License, and three years of successful teaching experience. Commitment to educational equity and collaboration with community partners is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Education—Bachelor's Degree Required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience—Three years successful teaching preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement an interdisciplinary, motivational physical education curriculum.
• Provide opportunities for students to develop positive self-images.
• Work with teachers to plan interdisciplinary instruction.

Skills

Instructional methodologies

Cooperative learning

Communication

Understanding of student learning styles

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

A TEACHING CAREER IN IPS OFFERS…

• Students First: Teaching for IPS is a rewarding opportunity to support bright, curious students as they shape their futures. We hold ourselves to the highest expectations of excellence, focusing on students’ holistic needs during their educational journey with us.
• Community: Working in a school means it is your home away from home, and you have a school family who supports you and leads with empathy and vision.

Professional and Personal Growth:

• Grow Your Career: We offer professional development and career advancement opportunities, including dedicated mentorship programs for early career teachers.
• Generous Compensation: We’re proud to offer the highest teacher starting pay in Indianapolis and one of the most competitive in the state, with teachers earning $53,460 - $94,000 depending on experience, plus a generous benefits package. Our teacher salaries are continually on the rise, as IPS regularly advocates for stronger teacher compensation.
• Access to Financial Benefits: Working in IPS makes it possible to benefit from federal programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF), helping reduce the financial burden of student loans.

Work-Life Balance and Well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Access top-tier health plans covering medical, dental, and vision needs, plus IPS offers a private clinic for staff and their families through our partners at Ascension St. Vincent.
• Flexible Wellness Leave: Teachers receive 70 hours of sick leave in their first year (56 hours annually after) for illness, family, or mental health, plus three personal days, two floating holidays, and school breaks. Unlimited accumulated sick leave adds flexibility, supporting teachers’ health and work-life balance.
• Incentivized Discounts through IPS Wellness Program: Opportunities to earn hundreds of dollars off your medical premium by participating in proactive and simple health screenings, plus discounted group fitness classes, health and fitness assessments, personal training, and more.

WHAT WE EXPECT…

Commitment to Excellence:

• High Standards: Strive for the very best in all you do, maintaining high standards for yourself, your students, and your colleagues. Embrace lifelong learning and adapt to new teaching methods and challenges.
• Educational Equity: IPS is deeply committed to breaking down systemic inequities. We do this by “walking the walk” on new policies and practices, building diverse and inclusive classrooms and staff teams, and ensuring our environments are grounded in our values of respect, inclusivity, and educational equity.

Resilience and Passion:

• Dedication to Students: Put students at the heart of your work. Be passionate about their success and well‑being.
• Adaptability: Handle adversity with resilience and flexibility. Be prepared for a dynamic work environment.

Professional Integrity:

• Ethical Conduct: Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Act responsibly and respectfully toward all individuals, communicate with candor and care.
• Team Player: Be dependable, punctual, and collaborative, contributing positively to our supportive work environment.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Plan and implement an interdisciplinary, motivational physical education curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education—Bachelor's Degree Required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience—Three years successful teaching preferred.
• Familiarity with a variety of instructional methodologies.
• Experience in cooperative learning, student learning styles, collegial teaching/team building, and technology preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of people including community partners, parents, and other teachers to coordinate P.E. curriculum development, instruction, and extra‑curricular activities.
• Ability to integrate educational theory and practice.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Understanding of student learning styles and alternative forms of assessment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide opportunities for students to develop positive self‑images and leadership skills.
2. Work with teachers to plan interdisciplinary instruction.
3. Encourage and support parental and community involvement in the educational process and P.E. program.
4. Seek and use community resources to enhance the instructional program.
5. Participate in innovative instructional and assessment activities.
6. As part of a demonstration site, accept visitors and observers to the classroom.
7. Assist students in developing life‑long habits of exercise that are enjoyable.
8. Participate in all staff and curriculum development workshops and professional groups, sometimes held during the summer and/or outside of the regular instructional day.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one, small group, and large group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Indiana Teacher's License in Physical Education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.