Physical Education Teacher and Student Coach

Kindle Education Public Charter School; Journal Square (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Top-of-the-line technology and classroom resources

Job summary

Kindle Education Public Charter School in Journal Square, NJ, seeks a Physical Education Teacher and Student Coach to foster holistic student growth. The role involves collaborating with parents and students, ensuring comprehensive health practices, and utilizing inclusive strategies to support student development.

The school encourages a culture of teamwork and innovation, valuing diversity and individual perspectives. The starting salary is $50,000, with a focus on community and personal growth.

Qualifications

• NJ Instructional Certificate or eligibility in Physical Education or Health and Physical Education preferred.
• Experience in project-based and inquiry-based learning.
• Strong belief in diversity and integrated communities.

Responsibilities

• Champion the holistic development of students through physical education.
• Guide students in developing social-emotional and metacognitive skills.
• Implement curriculum covering Comprehensive Health and Physical Education practices.

Skills

Strong relationship building

Communication skills

Organization skills

Experience with online learning platforms

Coaching skills

Ability to work in diverse environments

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate in Physical Education or equivalent

Job description

Physical Education Teacher and Student Coach

• Full-time

Kindle Education is an intentionally diverse 6th-12th grade public charter school that aims to cultivate an equitable community of purposeful individuals who are prepared to navigate our current world and build our future. We believe that a new model of school is required to meet the demands of the 21st century and we are excited to build it. Our doors will open in the fall of 2023 with 132 6th and 7th grade students (66 students per grade) in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. We will grow by one grade each subsequent year.

We are seeking a dynamic Physical Education Teacher and Student Coach to help us forge a life‑changing school. This role will start in the summer of 2023.

Below is a brief overview, intended to be neither comprehensive nor binding. A flame is organic, never fixed, and we see the development of our school and team in the same way.

As a founding Physical Education Teacher and Student Coach at Kindle Education, you will play many roles. We believe that education is best done as a team sport and that we can accomplish exponentially more through collaboration.

As a Physical Education Teacher, you will help champion the holistic development of our students. With the support of our Director of Learning, our curriculum will incorporate personal and mental health, physical wellness, and safety. We will have a new ~2,000 SF gym, a terrace with ~3,000 SF of field turf, and several parks within walking distance where you will lead sessions with groups of 22‑33 students. You will be responsible for ensuring the 10 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education practices are covered over the course of each year.

As a student coach, you will partner with parents to guide a small group of students as they find their spark, develop social‑emotional and metacognitive skills, set goals for life and learning, and build a sense of purpose. Through advisory sessions, one‑on‑one coaching sessions, family communication, and progress and data tracking, you will ensure your students are getting the support they need to show consistent growth.

As a learner and team member, you will set your own personalized goals with the support of a coach and your peers, ultimately modeling the self‑directed growth we expect from our students. By proactively supporting your peers and pitching in where needed, you will help create an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

All curriculum and student data will be housed on the Kindle Education learning platform.

We are looking for creative and adaptive self‑starters who are ready to take on the challenge of cultivating an environment that prepares every child to navigate our current world and build our future. Please thoroughly review our website before applying (KindleEducation.org).

NJ Instructional Certificate or eligibility in Physical Education or Health and Physical Education, or equivalent certificate from another state strongly preferred

• Alignment with Kindle Education’s school model, mission, and values (reference website)
• Experience with or strong willingness to develop skills in online learning platforms/blended learning, social‑emotional learning, inquiry, project‑based learning, service learning, and personalized learning.
• Strong relationship building, communication, and organization skills. A genuine excitement for student coaching and supporting the metacognitive and holistic growth of students.
• Readiness to utilize technology, data, and systems of feedback to ensure transparency, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Preference for fast‑paced and diverse startup cultures where everyone wears multiple hats.
• Team player who is willing to give more than they take.
• Strong belief in the importance of diversity and intentionally integrated communities.
• Someone who seeks first to understand, then to be understood.
• A love for learning, exploring, and tinkering. Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and occasional failure.
• A high tolerance for fire metaphors.

We have bold aspirations for what a school can be and while we’ll expect a lot from our team, we will also give a lot in return. We are building out a comprehensive staff professional development experience to ensure that every team member feels prepared to deliver the Kindle Education learning experience. Each week will include grade and content team meetings where staff will build community and share best practices. A Director of Learning will provide consistent coaching and support. We are committed to ensuring that every member of our team gets the support they need to thrive.

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package that places a premium on your needs and those of your family. Kindle Education will be located in a brand new facility and will provide top‑of‑the‑line technology and classroom resources. Salary starting at $50,000 commensurate with experience.

Diversity sparks innovation, creativity, and transformation. We are actively seeking candidates of varying backgrounds and perspectives. If you are looking for a place that values all you have to offer, come help us build it.

Kindle Education is an equal opportunity employer. Work authorization is required (candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.).