High School Physical Education Teacher (2026-2027 Opportunity)
About The Position
LEAD Public Schools seeks a Wellness teacher who possess an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and a strong commitment to going above and beyond to meet their students’ needs to prepare them for college and for life. Our Wellness teacher works relentlessly with their teammates to create a classroom environment that fosters, promotes, and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise. Our ideal candidate possesses an in-depth knowledge of health and wellness including but not limited to: an understanding of and the ability to support health sciences curriculum, anatomy and physiology, general first aid, and a willingness to support the development of school-wide health initiatives and focus on health careers. This incredible work is done through coaching and support from administration, implementing regular feedback, collaboration with colleagues, data analysis, and working to make sure that students who come in below grade level rise above the challenges they face.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach wellness (b) a valid out of state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards certification in Tennessee.
- Belief in the LEAD mission that all students are capable of success while preparing them for college and for life
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required
- Previous experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons that meet the needs of all students with clear, standard aligned objectives and appropriate assessments to gauge student comprehension
- Participate in bi-weekly coaching meetings to internalize content, teaching moves, and classroom management to improve your practice
- Participate in a collaborative learning environment with other team members including grade-level work, content teams, and professional development throughout the school year
- Execute school-based duties that can include student conferences, arrival and dismissal, transitions, lunch duty, and other assigned by the school leadership team
