2026-2027 P.E Teacher - Elementary School
About The Position
The Elementary PE Coach at Penn Elementary plays a vital role in supporting students’ physical development, social-emotional growth, and overall school culture. This position serves 2nd-5th grade students through high-quality physical education instruction while helping foster a positive, structured, and joyful learning environment across the campus. In addition to PE instruction, the PE Coach is an active member of the school community, supporting schoolwide culture initiatives and participating in Penn’s intervention block. During intervention time, the PE Coach may work with a small group of students to practice targeted reading or math skills. Other duties could include supervising personalized learning or teaching science/social studies. Training and instructional support will be provided. This role is ideal for an educator who loves working with young children, believes in movement as a tool for learning, and thrives in a highly collaborative school environment.
Requirements
- Passion for working with elementary aged children
- Commitment to Santa Fe South’s mission and students
- Bachelor’s degree
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching physical education and/or working with elementary-aged students preferred
- Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to support academic intervention with training and coaching
- Oklahoma certification preferred but not required depending on background and experience
Responsibilities
- Write lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate PE lessons for 2nd-5th grade students aligned to state standards and SFS expectations
- Deliver lesson plans, enforcing learning expectations established by the school
- Promote physical fitness, coordination, teamwork, and safe movement through engaging, structured lessons
- Teach and reinforce routines, expectations, and positive behavior during PE
- Ensure student safety during all physical activities and transitions
- Utilize classroom management strategies to keep all students on task and engaged
- Plan and execute the school’s annual Super Kids Day in the spring, leading a committee of staff members and including parent volunteers
- Serve as a visible, positive presence on campus, building strong relationships with students and staff
- Actively contribute to schoolwide culture systems, celebrations, and student incentives
- Reinforce Penn’s values and behavior expectations throughout the school day
- Support arrival, dismissal, transitions, and other shared campus responsibilities as needed
- Participate in the schoolwide early intervention block by working with a small group of students
- Support students in practicing targeted foundational reading or math skills
- Implement intervention plans with fidelity using provided materials and training
- Collaborate with grade-level teachers, interventionists, and school leadership
- Participate in professional development, coaching, and training provided by SFS
- Maintain clear communication with colleagues and administrators
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and openness to feedback
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
