THRIVE PE/Health Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Type: Physical Education/Health Teacher

Start Date: August 2026

District: Manson NW Webster

Location: THRIVE Academy

Do you believe movement, physical wellness, and health education are essential to emotional regulation and student success? Are you passionate about helping students develop lifelong habits that support resilience, confidence, and overall well-being? If so, THRIVE Academy invites you to apply.

THRIVE Academy is a Therapeutic, Trauma-Informed alternative school serving students in grades K–12 from 27 partner districts across North Central Iowa. We support students who may be disconnected from traditional education due to trauma, behavioral challenges, and social-emotional or mental health needs.

At THRIVE, physical education and health are not secondary subjects - they are foundational components of helping students build Healthy Habits, self-regulation skills, and resilience necessary for success in school and life.

We are seeking a Full-Time Physical Education & Health Teacher to provide engaging, structured, and developmentally appropriate instruction across multiple grade levels.

This role integrates physical activity, wellness education, and trauma-informed practices to help students develop healthy coping skills, teamwork abilities, emotional regulation, and personal responsibility. The PE/Health Teacher is an important member of our MTSS and behavior support systems, helping students channel energy in positive, productive ways.

• Teach Physical Education and Health across various grade levels.
• Design engaging lessons that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and lifelong wellness habits.
• Integrate health education topics, including nutrition, stress management, and personal wellness.
• Utilize trauma-informed practices to support emotional regulation through movement.
• Create a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse academic, behavioral, and physical ability levels.
• Apply MTSS frameworks within instruction and student support.
• Maintain accurate records and engage in ongoing professional growth.

• A patient, flexible, and relationship-driven educator.
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and restorative practices.
• Ability to motivate students who may struggle in traditional academic settings.
• Commitment to promoting health, movement, and resilience as life skills.

• Valid Iowa Teaching License
• K–8 & 5–12 Physical Education Endorsement
• 5–12 Health Endorsement

• Small student population with high levels of adult support
• Opportunity to integrate movement into a therapeutic model
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
• Meaningful impact on students' physical and emotional well-being
• Professional growth within a trauma-informed framework

At THRIVE Academy, Physical Education and Health are about more than fitness - they are about helping students learn how to regulate, cope, and build habits that support a healthy future.

Apply today and help students THRIVE-physically, emotionally, and academically.