Long Term Substitute P.E. Teacher - IVA Middle School at Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach

Application Deadline

9/30/2026 12:21 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/27/2026
Contact
Jacquie Bryant
5629127017
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
35.00 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
This position is September through December 2026 (approximate)
Employment Type
Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Description of Position We are seeking a part-time middle school P.E. teacher to cover three classes of 6th grade P.E. and one class of 8th grade P.E. while the permanent teacher is on leave. While the exact dates may change, the leave is expected to last from late September through early December. The Intellectual Virtues Academy Middle School Teacher has educational beliefs and values that are aligned with an IV approach and possess and model intellectual virtues themselves. The teacher understands and promotes the school’s distinctive mission and vision both within and outside the immediate school community. The teacher will instruct students in the assigned subject matter in addition to faithfully implementing and practicing IVA’s unique character-based educational model as identified in provided lesson plans. Hours and Pay The long term substitute teacher position pays an hourly rate of $35.00. The current long term substitute position is to fill a vacancy in IVA’s Physical Education teaching department. The vacancy includes three sixth grade P.E. classes and one 8th grade P.E. class. Besides teaching the classes each day, the teacher will also work alongside IVA staff to develop lesson plans, grade student work, communicate with student families, and attend weekly professional development. The position will therefore work 25 to 30 hours per week. Job Goal In the absence of a permanent classroom teacher to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction, grading, attendance taking, and feedback for assigned classes. Required Qualifications * Credential or teaching permit appropriate to long-term middle school P.E. substitute position. Preliminary or Clear single-subject P.E. Credential is preferred. * 3-5 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a school setting preferred. * See job description for full qualifications list

Requirements / Qualifications

You will be asked to upload all of the following items as you complete this application on EdJoin:

  • Answers to Supplemental Questions (Your letter of introduction should include a statement of your educational philosophy, including your understanding of the importance of traits like curiosity, open-mindedness, intellectual courage, or any of IVA's other nine "master virtues" (https://www.ivalongbeach.org/about-iva/9-master-virtues/) to educational goals and practice.)
  • Credential Copy (Provide a copy of the teaching credential that permits you to teach Middle School P.E. in California (Single Subject P.E. Credential or 30-Day Substitute Credential))
  • Other (P.E. Sample Lesson Plan with a focus on providing students an opportunity to engage in intellectual virtue practice. Your lesson plan should not teach intellectual virtues but provide students an opportunity to practice virtues through your science curriculum.)
  • Resume (Please include the names and contact information of three references along with your resume)

Requirements / Qualifications

You will be asked to upload all of the following items as you complete this application on EdJoin:

  • Answers to Supplemental Questions (Your letter of introduction should include a statement of your educational philosophy, including your understanding of the importance of traits like curiosity, open-mindedness, intellectual courage, or any of IVA's other nine "master virtues" (https://www.ivalongbeach.org/about-iva/9-master-virtues/) to educational goals and practice.)
  • Credential Copy (Provide a copy of the teaching credential that permits you to teach Middle School P.E. in California (Single Subject P.E. Credential or 30-Day Substitute Credential))
  • Other (P.E. Sample Lesson Plan with a focus on providing students an opportunity to engage in intellectual virtue practice. Your lesson plan should not teach intellectual virtues but provide students an opportunity to practice virtues through your science curriculum.)
  • Resume (Please include the names and contact information of three references along with your resume)