Physical Education Coach*

*Teachers at I Dream PCS are called "coaches". A coach facilitates the learning process, instead of directing and doing the thinking for learners. The role of coaches at I Dream is a critical example of our commitment to transform relationships between learners and themselves, the curriculum, and the community.

I Dream PCS Mission

I Dream PCS co-designs purposeful, self-directed learning with children and families, so they have voice and choice on the path to discovering and pursuing their dreams.

The Physical Education (PE) Coach will help I Dream PCS achieve its mission by providing varied and required Physical Education instruction and activities to learners (students at I Dream PCS are called “learners”). I Dream PCS is looking for a PE Coach to lead learners in instruction related to movement, personal fitness, team sports, health and nutrition. The PE Coach will plan and lead daily classes for 107 learners in PK3-5th grades. There are 6 multi-grade classrooms. PE classes are taught over 4-5 periods per day (class sizes 17-22 learners).

Essential Mindsets

• You are all about I Dream PCS’s Mission.

When you read the I Dream PCS mission, your eyes light up and you smile on the inside. Our website speaks to you and you know you want to be a part of making this school a reality for children. You can see it. Our mission and vision align with your beliefs and passion.

• You have a growth mindset about yourself and your work.

You are a lifelong learner that is in constant evolution. You know you are good at what you do, but you also know that you always have room to learn. You learn from your mistakes and failures as much as you learn from books and from others. Growing yourself and your expertise comes natural to you. You approach the growth and development of learners and school programs by leveraging strengths and assets rather than focusing on deficits.

• You work with others positively and productively.

You recognize how important and fun it is to be a positive and productive member of a team. You have excellent interpersonal communication skills. People want to work with you.

Essential Competencies

Teaching & Learning

• Plan a curriculum that incorporates I Dream PCS’s Core Values through intentional daily planning and age-appropriate content for Physical Education.
• Embrace a learner-centered instructional model and develop lessons based on this framework.
• Provide culturally responsive instruction that values and celebrates the life and culture of every learner.
• Demonstrate a solid knowledge of Physical Education and child development.
• Differentiate Physical Education lessons and activities to support and challenge every learner.

Community Building

• Collaborate with classroom coaches to integrate relevant content into the Physical Education curriculum.
• Co-create classroom management system with learners to build a community of self-directed and collaborative young people.
• Initiate and develop supportive relationships with learners, their families, staff, and community members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or equivalent experience is required.
• 2 years of teaching experience working with young learners below the age of 10.

Persons of cultural consciousness and competence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

I Dream PCS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package to promote self-care and overall wellness, including employer-covered health insurance for employee and 50% coverage for dependents, dental and vision insurance, free life insurance up to $100,000, 403b retirement including employer match, and included short term disability insurance. $55,000 - $70,000 anticipated salary range.

Why Join I Dream PCS?

You will work to actively dismantle hierarchical systems of power that prevent young learners from realizing their full potential in the world. You will collaborate with other lifelong learners and social justice warriors to reimagine school design in a way that includes all voices in the decision-making process. You understand the task in front of us will require a monumental amount of work, but you see the vision and know this is difficult work we must do for our children.