Physical Education Teacher (1-Year Position; Begins Late August 2026)
About The Position
Francis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12th grade independent day school founded in 1901. The school currently enrolls 940 students and employs 200 dedicated faculty and staff members. We are currently seeking a dynamic, innovative Physical Education teacher to join our faculty for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a 1-year position beginning in late August 2026. Responsibilities include teaching physical education classes for students in grades JK-12, serving as an advisor, and facilitating our Civic Lab program. There are also opportunities to serve as a coach or club sponsor.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Physical Education (K-12 Certification)
- A minimum of three (3) years of PE teaching experience
- Deep understanding of the areas of physical education and fitness
- Affinity and enthusiasm for working with students across grade levels, as young as 4 years of age through 18 years of age
- Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of children with physical differences, learning challenges, and a variety of skill levels, including all in activities with dignity and respect
- Experience working at a progressive school or in a progressive environment; a belief in the key tenets of progressive education, namely that learning and growth are not competitive endeavors; that great teaching begins with positive, trusting relationships between students and teachers; and that engaging students fully in interesting, exciting, and challenging processes is what good teaching looks like
- Excellent communication skills
- Sound judgment
- Emotional maturity
- Experience in and a commitment to developing one’s own cultural competency and seeking, continually, greater levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion in practices and in curricula
- Willingness to learn and improve professionally
- Strong collaboration skills and aptitude for working with colleagues to team teach and facilitate multi-grade PE events
Responsibilities
- Teaching physical education classes for students in grades JK-12
- Serving as an advisor
- Facilitating our Civic Lab program
- Opportunities to serve as a coach or club sponsor
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- term and supplemental life insurance
- flexible spending accounts (FSA’s)
- commuter benefits
- 403b retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
