About Gem Prep

Gem Prep is a K-12 college preparatory school. Our goal is to have all secondary students graduate from high school with an associate degree. Our elementary program builds a strong academic foundation for grades 6-12.

Gem Prep schools are part of the Gem Innovation Schools organization, serving students across Idaho via large brick-and-mortar charter schools, a statewide virtual school, and micro school-like settings called Learning Societies. Learn more at www.gemprep.org.

Our Mission: To prepare students for success in college by providing a high-quality, personalized, relevant, and rigorous education through exceptional teaching, innovative uses of technology, and partnerships with families.

Student & Staff Competencies:

Gem Prep students develop the following competencies by the time they graduate high school. Gem Prep staff are expected to possess each of these same competencies.

Self-Aware, Self-Directed, Self-Disciplined
Creative Problem-Solver
Skilled Communicator and Collaborator
Civic-Minded

Position Summary

Gem Prep teachers plan and deliver high-quality instruction while setting ambitious goals and using data to guide student mastery of grade-level standards. They create engaging, organized classrooms with high expectations, use diverse strategies to support academic and character development, and communicate progress with students and families. Teachers collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional learning, and contribute to a strong school community to ensure every student succeeds.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Preparation

Set high expectations of achievement for students.
Internalize and prepare high-quality lessons tailored to meet diverse student needs and physical abilities.
Determine the use of instructional time within a fixed rotation schedule, including the use of digital software for knowledge acquisition and small-group skills training.
Plan each day to maximize every minute as learning time.
Utilize assessments to accurately measure student progress, including physical fitness testing and skill development markers.

Classroom Environment

Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement during all physical activities.
Create a safe physical classroom environment that is conducive to both collaborative team sports and individual fitness goals.
Establish a culture of respect, sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and rapport.
Manage, organize, and maintain an inventory of all physical education equipment and facilities to ensure student safety.

Instruction

Hold students accountable for ambitious, measurable standards of physical achievement.
Invest students in their learning using various techniques to promote lifelong physical activity and health.
Communicate effectively with students and parents regarding academic progress and physical development.
Adapt activities for students with special needs, adhering strictly to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.

Professional Responsibilities

Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisors and team members to improve professional skills.
Collaborate with other teachers to analyze data, group students, and plan specific health or wellness interventions.
Participate in professional development opportunities and school-wide events, including student recruitment and graduation.
Maintain availability outside of classroom time to provide student support (e.g., lunch hour, evenings, or field days).

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Certification: Valid Idaho teaching certificate endorsed in Physical Education (K-12), or the ability to obtain one.
Physical Ability: Ability to demonstrate physical exercises, sports techniques, and proper form to students.
Lifting: Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds (e.g., ball bags, mats, or storage crates).

Working at Gem Prep

We hire and develop excellent educators and provide strong support. We value:

Results. Gem Prep works relentlessly to create efficient, measurable, and sustainable results. We strive for excellence and pursue our mission tenaciously. Ideally, you thrive working in a fluid environment where flexibility and tenacity are required.
Innovation. We embrace new approaches and ideas that have a powerful impact on learning and teaching, achieving success for every student. We believe that today’s students need schools that dramatically rethink the traditional learning and teaching process for the success of every student. The status quo is not acceptable.
Integrity. We are truthful, fair, and trustworthy in all aspects of our work. We expect the same of you.
Humility. If you are humble and teachable, this will be a powerful learning experience for you. Your humility will be key to building trusted and authentic relationships as well as the key to your professional growth. We also understand that you bring valuable experiences and knowledge that will lift our team.
Teamwork. We value each of our team members as individuals but believe that we achieve the greatest results by working together.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Gem Innovation Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected status. Preference may be extended to eligible veterans in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Gem Innovation Schools is a drug-free workplace, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.

Physical Education Teacher