Physical Education Teacher Grades 5-8

Denver Language School • Denver, CO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Education Teacher Grades 5-8 supports the academic growth of students through the implementation of DLS pedagogy, comprehensive classroom management, implementing effective engagement strategies, and building authentic teacher/student relationships. This role is responsible for effective instruction and management of a classroom of middle-schoolers. The Physical Education Teacher Grades 5-8 works closely with campus principals, instructional leaders, parents/families, and students to ensure measurable positive student outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Has passed or can pass the Physical Education Praxis exam (5857) within first year of teaching
• Understanding or willingness to learn standards required to teach 5-8 health classes.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Creates, implements, and manages clear systems for material and equipment usage
• Researches, selects and orders appropriate equipment for program
• Maintains, organizes, and ensures the safety of gymnasiums, locker rooms, playing fields, and equipment
• Effectively manages program budget
• Organizes large-scale events, such as Field Day and other athletic events
• Conducts safety checks on equipment, and responding to emergencies according to school procedures
• Ensures the gym and related facilities are clean and properly set up, sometimes involving the movement of equipment for assemblies
• Implements the school's adopted health/athletics curriculum with fidelity, consistency, and purpose
• Draws on strong athletic knowledge to bring curriculum materials to life in engaging and meaningful ways
• Partners with colleagues and leadership to ensure aligned, high-quality delivery across grade levels
• Invests in knowing each student as an individual, fostering a classroom culture grounded in trust and belonging
• Creates space for student voice and agency as a foundation for academic engagement and growth
• Maintains high expectations while demonstrating genuine care — embodying the role of a warm demander
• Employs a varied toolkit of research-based engagement strategies to sustain student motivation and participation
• Designs lessons that are culturally responsive, relevant, and interactive for middle school learners
• Continuously reflects on and refines instructional practice to maximize student engagement and ownership
• Grounds instructional decisions in current, research-based best practices in literacy education and adolescent learning
• Stays current with professional developments in ELA pedagogy and applies new learning meaningfully in the classroom
• Reflects regularly on practice and seeks feedback to continuously improve student outcomes
• Creates a classroom culture of reciprocal respect using restorative justice practices that prioritize accountability, repair, and community
• Applies liberatory design principles to center student identities, experiences, and voices in the learning environment
• Works with Parents, Colleagues, and Community Members to Deepen Learning
• Builds genuine, collaborative relationships with families — including those who are highly engaged or have historically raised concerns — through consistent, transparent communication
• Partners with colleagues across disciplines to create cohesive, connected learning experiences for students
• Seeks out and leverages community partnerships to bring real-world relevance and enrichment to the Physical Education classroom
• Flexes communication style to meet students where they are, ensuring all learners feel seen, understood, and supported
• Provides intentional scaffolding — including visual, verbal, and written supports — to ensure equitable access to grade-level content
• Builds student independence over time by gradually releasing responsibility as skills and confidence grow
• Regularly administers and analyzes formative assessments to make real-time instructional adjustments
• Uses summative data to evaluate unit and semester-level growth and inform future planning
• Communicates assessment results clearly to students, families, and school leadership in a timely and meaningful way
• Additional Tasks and/or assignments to further the Mission and Vision of the School

Benefits

• 8 days of PTO with an option to roll days to the following school year.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance subsidized by the school.
• Employee assistance program and online mental health support paid by the school.
• Early student release each Friday to offer opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
• Discounted rates for after-school Fun Clubs and out-of-state travel of employees’ children.
• Individualized coaching and support, as well as school-funded professional development.
• Employees' children get priority in student enrollment, but there is no guarantee of enrollment due to seat availability.
• Short term disability insurance, term life insurance paid fully by the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level