Physical Education Teacher-Elementary (2026-2027 School Year)

Horry County Schools•Myrtle Beach, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position requires individual to direct and evaluate the learning experiences of students in both curricular and extracurricular activities. This includes planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to district and state philosophy, goals, and objectives. The role involves developing lesson plans that utilize effective teaching strategies, engage students, and maximize time on task, while also incorporating relevant technology and ensuring grade-level appropriateness according to South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Standards. The teacher will assume responsibility for carrying out school policies and collaborating with the principal and program director. Specific PE instruction may require variations from the normal dress policy, but must remain in compliance with district professional dress code variations for Physical Education. Fostering effective communication with parents/guardians, ensuring the care and protection of school property, and cooperating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program are also key aspects. The role includes sharing responsibility for student supervision during the school day.

Requirements

Valid South Carolina teaching credential.
Demonstrated proficiency in Physical Education techniques and processes.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in operation and procedure for use of fire extinguisher, first aid kit, clean-up blood-born pathogen.
Knowledgeable of South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Standards.
Trained and proficient in the pedagogy of current teaching techniques and instructional delivery.
Possess the ability to transmit Curriculum Standards and District Objectives to both small and large group settings.
Proficient in the use of the Fitness Gram as a measure of student performance and parental communication.
Familiar with South Carolina State Physical Education Assessment and proficient in administering the Assessment to Physical Education students.
Committed to the health and physical wellbeing of all school children.
Cognizant of the importance of Physical activity and nutrition in the overall development of students.
Physical wellness is a family and community issue that impacts more than just the individual.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the district and state philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Develop purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies, engage students, and maximize time on task.
Employ a variety of effective teaching strategies.
Utilize relevant technology in lessons.
Create an environment and lessons that are grade level appropriate to the South Carolina Physical Education Curriculum Standards.
Assume responsibility for carrying out the policies, rules, and regulations of Horry County Schools and other responsibilities as directed by the principal and program director.
Foster effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
Provide for the care and protection of school property.
Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the total school program.
Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal.