Physical Education Teacher (Immediate Need Feb-May 2027)

Harding Academy•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harding Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and student-centered full-time Physical Education Teacher for a temporary assignment from February through May 2027. The primary teaching responsibility is delivering the Harding Academy physical education curriculum. Faculty work with students, families, and colleagues to support the school’s mission of educating and inspiring thoughtful, creative, lifelong learners and responsible, caring citizens. The teacher will plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction; create an inclusive and motivating learning environment; use assessment data to inform teaching; maintain accurate student records; communicate with families and colleagues; and contribute to professional development and the wider school community. The role also includes serving as a grade-level advisor, collaborating with Learning Effectiveness Teachers, and participating in and chaperoning spring grade-level retreats and field trips.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the subject area.
Current teacher certification in the State of Tennessee.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
At least three years of experience in an instructional role.
Extracurricular participation or coaching experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver the Harding Academy physical education curriculum.
Integrate technology meaningfully and use varied teaching methods to engage students with different learning styles and abilities.
Prepare motivating, innovative lessons informed by curriculum, child development, instructional practices, and student abilities.
Foster an inclusive classroom that values different perspectives and backgrounds and promotes a global perspective.
Use varied assessments and classroom data to develop lessons and instructional activities; update curriculum and materials as needed.
Serve as a grade-level advisor and collaborate with Learning Effectiveness Teachers to support and enrich students.
Participate in spring grade-level retreats and chaperone spring grade-level field trips.
Create a motivating, age-appropriate learning environment with clear expectations and instructional resources that support learning.
Get to know students’ strengths and weaknesses, respond to parent concerns, and communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
Use the school’s online system to maintain organized and accurate student grades and records; meet reporting deadlines and procedures.
Prepare conference reports and written documentation on student progress.
Maintain substitute plans and engage substitutes in advance when needed and possible; demonstrate classroom management skills.
Continue professional learning, update subject-area and instructional knowledge, set and review goals with an assigned administrator, and participate in faculty meetings.
Maintain a positive approach, support colleagues, represent the school positively in the community, and assist with projects and school-wide initiatives.
Perform other work-related duties assigned by a supervisor or management.