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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 08/10/2026 Elementary Physical Education Teacher Job Description 26-27.docx.pdf MISSION : DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science will cultivate a passion for learning through an enriched and individualized approach to education. The DaVinci community will work together to ensure positive character development and build a strong foundation for continuous learning. POSITION TITLE: Elementary PE Teacher REPORTS TO: Elementary Principal POSITION OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of the elementary school physical education teacher is to instruct and support students and to uphold and advance the mission, vision, pillars, and goals of DaVinci Academy. RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Planning and Preparation Responsibilities Demonstrate solid prerequisite knowledge and content pedagogy. Demonstrate knowledge of students'' developmental learning, skills, abilities, special medical or learning needs, and cultural heritage. Set instructional outcomes aligned to Minnesota State (or specified) Standards and Benchmarks with clear learning goals. Design coherent instruction for rigor, support of learning targets, and differentiation. Use data to inform planning and instruction. Essential Classroom Environment Responsibilities Ensure a safe environment Establish an environment where interactions reflect respect and rapport with genuine warmth and care and where students are encouraged to take learning risks to develop intellectually. Implement and support the school''s PBIS program and utilize positive strategies to support the social and emotional development of all students. Ensure standards for student behavior are clear to all students; monitored consistently; and responded to appropriately, successfully, and respectfully. Plan and coordinate the work of the paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom. Essential Instructional Responsibilities Provide standards-aligned differentiated instruction to meet all students'' needs. Communicate clear purpose, directions, procedures, and explanations with students, situated within learning, and connected to students'' knowledge and experience. Actively engage students in the learning process. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student learning. Essential Professional Responsibilities Reflect on teaching and accurately assess a lesson''s effectiveness. Maintain accurate student records on learning progress. Regularly communicate with families regarding instructional programs via newsletters, emails, etc.; respond to family concerns to successfully engage families in the instructional program. Collaborate with colleagues to reflect on effective teaching practices and work to continually improve skills. Demonstrates continued professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, professional activities, and/or organizations. Display a willingness to be observed on a regular basis and welcome feedback and coaching from colleagues and administration. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the DaVinci Academy community, which includes Faculty, Administration, Staff, Parents, and Students Show professionalism through honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and assurance that all students are fairly served, participate in team or departmental decision-making, and fully comply with school regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Valid Minnesota Teaching License, preferred Tier 3 or Tier 4, in relevant field. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills Experience using Google Classroom Curriculum planning/alignment and instructional experience Experience with differentiation Willingness to identify, interpret and follow school policies and procedures Show initiative and function as a self-starter Physical demands: able to stand for long periods of time. Position Information: Salary Range : The 2026-2027 salary range for this position is $42,024 to $79,568.00. Salary offers will consider the candidate''s experience, education, skills, and DaVinci Academy''s budget. Experienced candidates should expect a salary offer around the midpoint of the salary range. In exceptional cases, salaries exceeding the midpoint may be offered to attract candidates for hard-to-fill positions or those with specialized skills. Such decisions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Duty Days: Modified year round, 188 duty days per year Time Off: 3 days of PTO, and 10 days sick time to accrue Benefits eligible Start Date: August 10, 2026 DaVinci Academy utilizes the Frontline Recruiting Platform, please visit the site below to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/davincicharterschool/onlineapp/default.aspx DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online