Physical Education/Wellness Teacher

Hamilton County Schools • East Ridge, TN

17h

About The Position

East Ridge Middle School is seeking an enthusiastic and student-centered Health & Wellness/Physical Education Teacher to serve students in grades 6–8. This position is responsible for promoting lifelong fitness, healthy habits, and overall well-being through engaging physical education and health instruction. The teacher will design and implement standards-based lessons that develop students’ physical skills, knowledge of health concepts, teamwork, and personal responsibility. In addition to supporting physical development, the role emphasizes character, resilience, and positive decision-making aligned with The Pioneer Way. The ideal candidate will create an inclusive and active learning environment that encourages all students to participate, build confidence, and develop a lifelong appreciation for wellness and physical activity.
We are also seeking individuals interested in serving in athletic leadership roles, including head-coaching opportunities in sports such as football, basketball, baseball, and soccer, as well as other Pioneer athletic programs.

Requirements

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Physical Educaiton K-12 or be upcoming graduates in an accredited teacher preparation program. If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree
• Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
• Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
• Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning - Deeply understand the Tennessee State English Language Arts Standards and establish clear learning targets and lesson plans for every lesson. Build rigorous and aligned assessments and consistently implement high leverage literacy practices. Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework, including:
• Ensuring Equity in Actions
• Setting High Expectations
• Building a Productive Classroom Culture
• Responsive Teaching and Learning
• Classroom Culture: Build a safe and productive classroom culture. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset.
• Family & Community: Consistently develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns about their children. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.
• Professional Responsibilities: Actively participates in professional learning communities (PLCs) with colleagues in order to improve teaching and student learning. Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time