High School Physical EducationHealth Teacher

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

High School Physical Education Teacher

Location: St. Louis MO 63118
Department: Schools / Academics
Reports To:Principal or Assistant Principal
Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Annual Salary Range(Teacher First Compensation Model)

Professional: $60000
Advanced: $70000
Exemplary: $80000
Plus a $1500 signing bonus for the 2025-26 school year.

Salary bands are determined through Kairos TFC performance framework and are reviewed annually through individualized growth and feedback cycles.

Position Summary
The Physical Education Teacher plays a pivotal role in helping all students build the confidence character and self-direction needed for lifelong success. This teacher leads engaging instruction across Physical Education Health and Wellness and Personal Finance. This role combines content expertise with the Kairos instructional approachempowering students to think critically solve problems creatively and grow as self-directed learners.

At Kairos all teachers are instruction teachers modelLove Excellence Agency and Diversity while contributing to the culture and systems that make Kairos a place where every student can thrive. Teachers are expected to coach collaborate and reflect to ensure students achieve measurable academic and personal growth.

Core Responsibilities
Instructional Excellence

Deliver high-quality standards-aligned lessons that promote engagement teamwork and healthy habits.
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
Regularly analyze data to inform instruction and provide personalized supports.
Offer timely actionable feedback that drives both academic and personal growth.
Maintain organized records of student progress and participation.

Student Relationships & Mentorship

Serve as a Kairos Coach mentoring a pod of students weekly to build executive functioning goal-setting and personal accountability.
Foster a positive inclusive classroom environment that promotes belonging persistence and intellectual curiosity.
Communicate proactively with families about academic progress successes and areas for improvement.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

Partner with content team members to align curriculum assessments and best practices across grades.
Participate in coaching cycles team meetings and professional development aligned with Kairos learning model.
Share instructional resources and strategies with colleagues to support whole-school improvement.
Serve in a whole-school service role(e.g. Grade-Level Lead Wellness Coordinator)contributing to culture and operations. Click Here for more information

Driver Goals (2025-26)

Proficiency: 60% of students meet or exceed content proficiency benchmarks.
Academic & Skill Growth: 70% of students demonstrate expected or above-expected growth.
Mentoring Participation: 75% of students meet coaching engagement and reflection benchmarks.
On-Track Gradient Learning Classes: 85% of students maintain on-track progress in content competency and mastery pacing.

Key Indicators of Success

Evidence of rigorous engaging instruction aligned with Missouri Learning Standards and Kairos Graduate Profile.
Consistent use of data to drive instruction reteaching and support for students below grade level.
Classroom culture characterized by respect collaboration and student ownership of learning.
Growth in student independence and executive functioning as measured by coaching data and student feedback.
Active contribution to team planning problem-solving and schoolwide improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelors degree in Physical Education or related field
Valid Missouri Substitute Certification
Demonstrated passion for student growth and development
Strong interpersonal communication and classroom management skills

Preferred:

Missouri Teaching Certificate (Physical Education) or eligibility to obtain immediately upon hire.
Masters degree in Education Leadership or related field
3 years of teaching experience with proven results in student growth
Familiarity with project-based learning personalized instruction or executive-function coaching.

Work Schedule & Environment

MondayFriday 7:45 AM 4:00 PM
Occasional evenings or weekends for family engagement tutoring or school events
Dynamic classroom setting requiring consistent interaction supervision and adaptability
On-site role at Kairos Academies St. Louis MO

Compensation & Benefits

Teacher First Compensation (TFC) Model:

Transparent performance-based compensation tied to outcomes professional growth and instructional excellence. Click here for more information.

Professional: $60000
Advanced: $70000
Exemplary: $80000

Benefits Include:

Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Professional Development and Tuition Assistance
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Certification & Graduate Coursework Reimbursement
Comprehensive Coaching and Growth Opportunities

About Kairos Academies
Kairos Academies is a forward-thinking public charter school network in St. Louis reimagining education for the 21st century. Our mission is to cultivate an integrated community of self-directedlearners leaders and citizens.Recognized nationally for innovation and excellence Kairos replaces traditional lectures withpersonalized project-based learningand emphasizesexecutive-function coachingto help students take ownership of their education and their lives.

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High School Physical Education TeacherLocation: St. Louis MO 63118Department: Schools / AcademicsReports To:Principal or Assistant PrincipalClassification: Full-Time / ExemptAnnual Salary Range(Teacher First Compensation Model)Professional: $60000Advanced: $70000Exemplary: $80000Plus a $1500 signing...