Rainbow Community School’s mission is to develop accomplished, confident, and creative learners who are prepared to be compassionate leaders in building a socially just, spiritually connected and environmentally sustainable world.

Our holistic approach to education through our Seven Domains model integrates the natural, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, physical and creative domains of learning and development.

Rainbow Community School is seeking a P-8th Physical Education Teacher and 5-8 Athletics Director for the 24-25 school year. The RCS Physical Education teacher is responsible for designing and implementing engaging and developmentally appropriate multisensory learning experiences focused on the physical domain for students in preschool-8th grade. The Physical Education teacher works closely with the teachers in each classroom to extend the culture, communication, and rituals of the classroom to the physical education experience to create a cohesive experience for the students. The Athletic Director component of the job organizes and implements an afterschool sports program for 5th-8th grade students in collaboration with the Hospitality League.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design a developmentally appropriate scope and sequence of Physical Education coursework for grades preschool-8th grade that reflects the values of the RCS Seven Domain Model.
• Design coursework that can be completed outdoors for the majority of the year, and adapt curriculum to indoor spaces as needed. 
• Serve as an expert and resource to teachers and families regarding student physical development.
• Maintain the classroom environment to provide safe and engaging learning opportunities
• Discuss student’s progress with Lead Teacher, families, counselors, and administrators
• Provide constant supervision of the students; take care of their health & safety needs
• Maintain compliance with all current NC and DCD guidelines both indoors and out
• Engage in positive, developmentally appropriate interactions with children through Positive Discipline, Zones of Regulation, and Nonviolent Communication.
• Complete narrative progress reports for each child during benchmark times throughout the year.
• Participate in RCS faculty meetings and other training as appropriate and available.
• Attend any required in-service training on an annual basis.
• Completing safety sweeps of the athletic field regularly and communicating maintenance needs of buses, as needed.
• Organize and implement the after school athletics program through Hospitality League Sports.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or related field
• Physical Education teacher experience preferred
• A passion for working with youth in the physical education field
• Clear, consistent and respectful communicator
• Attentive listener
• Excellent collaborator
• Upstanding ethics and integrity
• Commitment to personal and professional growth
• Pass state-enforced background check to receive NC DCDEE qualifying letter
• Current CPR & First Aid certification
• Current Medical Report & TB test

Compensation:

Salary Range: $30-35 per hour 

Hours: Mon: 9:30-3:00 T/Th: 8:30-5:00 

RCS is an Affirmative Action school, EOE, Rainbow Community School is a nonprofit institution that does not discriminate in admissions or hiring practices. We welcome students and staff of any race, creed, ethnic origin, or lifestyle.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and references  to:

Susie Fahrer
Executive Director
Rainbow Community School
employment@rainbowlearning.org