[2026-2027] Physical Education Teacher

KIPP Foundation
Chicago, IL
Category Education
Job Description
KIPP Chicago seeks a Physical Education Teacher to join their team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of structuring a physical education program and collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure a strong culture of student safety and inclusion. The teacher will work with students in grades 5-8 or K-4, and have a passion for creating an equitable and inclusive school environment.

Requirements

  • Mission Alignment: a belief that all students can and will be successful, a growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including a commitment to professional growth and development, and a commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Chicago and the pursuit of antiracism in our schools and work together
  • Curriculum and Instruction: use our aligned regional curriculum for all subject areas, including assessing students in accordance with aligned curriculum, use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting instruction, provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs, use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a rigorous level for all students
  • Care of Students and Commitment to School and Classroom Culture: ensure that all students are affirmed, valued, and challenged every day, use best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior and create a safe, warm, demanding, and joyful classroom environment, establish and maintain strong lines of communication with students and their families and share progress, help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, staff, and families

Benefits

  • competitive compensation and benefits package
  • salaries based on experience related to role and responsibilities
  • contributions to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund in accordance with Illinois state law
  • competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance
  • dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance offered at no cost
  • competitive Retirement Savings Benefits
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