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Rise Academy is the East End’s own fully-accredited, private, Christian high school. Rise Academy is part of Rise Richmond, a nonprofit serving students and families in Richmond’s East End. Together with families, neighbors, and community partners, Rise Richmond is creating a world where students can access excellent, equitable learning opportunities. Through Rise After School, Rise Academy, and Rise Labs, we offer supportive spaces where students can rise to new opportunities, pursue goals that once seemed out of reach, and exceed their expectations.

Physical Education (PE) is a professional position that is part of the Rise Academy team. The PE Teacher reports to the School Principal and supervises no staff.

Essential Duties

• Reports from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Attends faculty meetings every other Tuesday from 3:30PM-4:00PM
• Competently instructs students in Physical Education
• Prepares original lesson plans that meet or exceed Virginia Standards of Learning vis a vis pacing and course content
• Engages creatively students through differentiated instruction
• Establishes classroom routines that align with best teaching practices
• Exhibits a genuinely caring attitude to all students
• Maintains a positive, calm attitude and voice in the classroom
• Works cooperatively with colleagues, volunteers, and parents
• Incorporate appropriate instructional technology often
• Attends various, limited after school activities such as Orientation, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and special seasonal events
• Follows the Rise Richmond Employee Manual and adheres to Rise’s mission and values
• Abides by and holds students accountable to the Rise Academy Family Handbook
• Attends at least one off-site, content-specific Professional Development session per year 

Approach

• Compassionate and empathetic: caring for and honoring Rise students and families and the East End community
• Continuous learning: committed to self-improvement and personal growth
• Creative and curious: developing new ways to accomplish work while seeking to understand the people and context involved
• Cultural competency: demonstrating strong interpersonal skills when communicating with and about diverse communities while building relationships and connections
• Initiative and good judgment: prioritizing projects using reliable information; anticipating, responding to, and solving problems
• Intentional and discerning: honoring confidentiality and operating with a high level of respect and professionalism, acknowledging and addressing the tension between compliance and equity
• Others-oriented: willing to forgo recognition so others may shine

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or the equivalent and a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Education or a scientific discipline from an accredited college or university;
• Secondary Education teaching experience OR:
  • enrollment in a state-recognized teacher licensure program;
  • at least one year of programmatic experience with high school students;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and command of the English language
• An intentional and practiced commitment to serving and engaging the community in the East End
• Faith in Jesus Christ, affirming the Apostles’ Creed and lived out in a faith community

Preferred Qualifications

• VA Professional Teachers Licensure with an endorsement in high physical education

Position Overview & Compensation

• Reports from 8:15 AM—4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Exempt from overtime
• Base salary of $48,727
• Additional compensation for job-related pay factors (education, license, etc.)
• Benefits include competitive health insurance plans with dependent care, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, parental leave, mental health benefits, paid holidays and breaks, PTO, and more.
• Primary work location: 2010 Carlisle Avenue, Richmond VA 23231

Special Conditions

• VA State Police Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Valid Driver’s License
• VA Department of Social Services Child Registry Search (Abuse/Neglect of children)
• Mandatory training in August
• Mask-wearing when required
• Ability to climb stairs
• Lift up to 15lbs