What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Education Specialist position at Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School?
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
Position Dates: Last week of August 2025
Schedule: 4.5 hours/day
Compensation: $27.45 – $47.58/hour (DOE and Certifications) Benefits
Are you passionate about helping children build confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of movement? Ridgeline Montessori is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Physical Education (P.E.) Specialist to lead creative, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate physical education experiences for students in grades K–8.
At Ridgeline, we view physical education as more than just exercise—it’s an opportunity to foster teamwork, resilience, and joyful exploration through movement. If you’re excited to inspire students of all abilities and maintain a program that supports both physical wellness and social-emotional growth, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do- Lead engaging, inclusive physical education lessons for K–8 students that support physical development, cooperation, and self-regulation
- Foster a safe, supportive environment where all students feel encouraged to participate, take risks, and develop healthy habits
- Adapt activities to meet the varied needs, abilities, and developmental stages of students across age groups
- Promote values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and respectful communication through all activities
- Maintain equipment, organize materials, and ensure safety procedures are followed during all physical activities
- Contribute to school-wide events and wellness initiatives that support whole-child development
- Bachelor’s degree in education or specialized area of instruction
- Experience teaching at assigned grade levels at a K-12 school
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate, or ability and willingness to obtain certification
- Oregon Certification as a Licensed Teacher, Physical Education endorsement preferred
- Some experience with Montessori education
- Successful work on a team that serves the public
We are a public Montessori school serving a diverse K–8 student body in a close-knit, values-driven community. At Ridgeline, we believe in empowering creative learners to build community and thoughtfully shape the world.
We foster a community-centered environment rooted in respect, belonging, and accessibility. We are especially interested in candidates who value diversity–and welcome all applicants, including those from nontraditional backgrounds.
Benefits Include- Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, and vision. The employer covers 85% of the premium, while the employee covers 15%.
- Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance for added financial security.
- Retirement Plan: Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Paid Time Off: Includes sick leave, personal leave, and 5 paid holidays to support work-life balance and well-being.
- Professional Development: Montessori Assistant Training, Non-violent crisis intervention training, and other internally developed training
- Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks: Time off to recharge, spend quality time with loved ones, and pursue personal interests, supporting long-term career sustainability and balance.
Email the following to careers@ridgeline.org:
- Completed Specialist Application (found here): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PHL52gssKaFdXASSkpiJKwkpXOHs9uFz/view?usp=sharing
- Resume
- Letter of Interest: In your letter, please include the following:
- Describe your experience working with children in the age group for which you are applying. Highlight any relevant teaching, support, or volunteer roles that demonstrate your ability to connect with and support students at different developmental stages.
- Reflect on how your experiences—whether professional, personal, or educational—have shaped your approach to creating inclusive, respectful, and welcoming learning environments. We are especially interested in your ongoing commitment to growth in areas such as cultural awareness, accessibility, and fostering a sense of belonging for all students.
- We value clear communication and encourage you to share examples that speak to your strengths, your values, and your readiness to contribute to a learning community that centers on kindness, curiosity, and mutual respect.
Ridgeline Montessori is an equal-opportunity employer.
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status, because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
Salary : $27 - $48
