Job Description

Independence Preparatory Academy is a new, academically challenging, highly structured, and joyful K-8 school in Fairfield, AL. We are on a mission to equip all students with the academic tenacity and strength of character necessary to choose their destiny and create a fulfilling life. We develop empowered learners through agency, purpose, and tenacity.

In August 2025, Independence Preparatory Academy opened its doors to 60 students in kindergarten through second grade. We will continue to grow until we reach a total capacity of 485 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. We are actively building a team that shares our belief that with rigorous academics, high-quality instruction, and character development, all students can excel in high school, college, and life.

EMBRACE YOUR CALLING

Are you passionate about helping children develop healthy habits, teamwork, and confidence through movement and physical activity? Do you thrive in energetic environments where scholars are engaged, active, and joyful? If so, Independence Preparatory Academy could be your perfect fit!

To achieve our vision, we seek a Scholar Enrichment Coach (Physical Education) who has at least 2 years of college coursework or an Associate’s degree (preferred) and at least 2-3+ years of professional experience working with children in education, youth development, counseling, leadership development, or related fields.

Requirements

JOIN THE MISSION

As a Scholar Enrichment Coach, you will facilitate physical education and movement-based learning experiences for scholars in grades K–3 while helping them build teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and healthy habits aligned with iPrep’s SOAR with Pride values: Service, Optimism, Agency, Resilience, and Pride.

This role will create joyful opportunities for scholars to develop physically, socially, and emotionally through structured physical activity and play, while contributing to a positive, highly engaging school culture. Our ideal candidate believes in our scholars and our community. They have a passion for scholar-centered learning, evident in the following orientations:

• Adaptability: Our educators are oriented toward building alongside each other. This means a commitment to:
• Collaboration with other adults and families
• Belief in our model and our graduate profile through a commitment to:
• Student result orientation: through a commitment to:
• Knowledge of self: confidence in describing your identity, purpose, and passions

We are hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. The salary range for this position is between $40,000 and $45,000. Salary is competitive and aligned to experience and internal equity.

WORK AT INDEPENDENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

• Be part of building a high-performing school from the ground up
• Receive coaching & professional development
• Work in a structured, joyful, and mission-aligned environment
• Help shape the culture and identity of a growing school community
• Join a team that values excellence, feedback, and purpose

DRIVE MEANINGFUL RESULTS

• Facilitate engaging and developmentally appropriate physical education lessons for scholars
• Teach teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, and healthy habits through movement and play
• Maintain safe, structured, and joyful learning environments during all physical activities
• Reinforce school-wide behavior systems and SOAR values consistently
• Support scholars in building confidence, self-discipline, and resilience
• Contribute to school-wide culture initiatives, celebrations, and events
• Support supervision duties, transitions, recess, and other operational responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

ENJOY OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU

What we offer

• A chance to be part of community development and work alongside the community to SOAR
• Being a part of a new, innovative, unprecedented school model
• World-class peers - we are looking for exemplary educators committed to pushing your practice, collaborating with peers, and being aligned with our mission and vision
• Discipline that makes sense - restorative practices rooted in our core values and celebrated through positive incentives and rewards
• Deep care about your personal and professional growth
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan; iPrep offers contributions of up to 5% of your salary toward your savings
• Competitive compensation