Description

We are accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year.   

About Aspire:
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.   

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.  

The Opportunity:
Behind every successful student is a passionate and dedicated team.Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.  

The Physical Education Teacher provides high quality, personalized education program in general children's physical education within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.

  

What You Will Do:  

• Assist in establishing a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Under the general supervision of the principal, coordinate physical activities aligned with State Standards.
• Refine and differentiate physical education activities based on student needs, capability, interests, performance level, etc.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about activities and student progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.
• Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, and principal.
• Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Work in collaboration with Principal and Home Office to achieve site and organizational goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

What You Will Bring:  

• Ability to coordinate organized games and exercise activities for students
• Knowledge of child development and various learning styles
• Ability and willingness to implement best practices
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve practices
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
• Computer and Internet search skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• California teaching authorization in physical education
• 1-3 years working with children

Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is below:  

Aspire Public Schools Teacher Salary Schedule

Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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