Physical Ed Teacher - Short-Term Temporary Position | Middle School

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283•Saint Louis, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Physical Education Teacher promotes students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being through instruction in health education and physical fitness. The role teaches physical activities, wellness practices, and healthy lifestyle choices to help students develop lifelong health habits. The teacher designs engaging lessons, encourages active participation, fosters a positive and inclusive environment, assesses student progress, promotes teamwork, and collaborates with other educators to support the school community’s wellness. This is a short-term temporary position serving middle school students. The position is 1.00 FTE and reports to the School Principal. The salary is $225 per day. The teacher plans and delivers physical education and health lessons covering fitness, sportsmanship, wellness, nutrition, personal safety, mental health, hygiene, substance-abuse prevention, and sexual health. They teach varied individual and team sports, fitness exercises, and recreational games; assess student progress; adapt instruction and activities to student needs; maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment; collaborate with school staff; promote lifelong fitness; organize wellness and sports events; and participate in ongoing professional learning. The work takes place primarily in a gymnasium, fitness room, or classroom, with occasional outdoor activities or field trips. It is an active environment involving frequent movement and physical demonstrations, variable noise levels, and a strong focus on student safety and inclusion. The teacher may use fitness trackers, health apps, and other instructional technology. A bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field is required. A relevant master’s degree is preferred. Experience teaching physical education or health education at the K–12 level is required. A valid teaching license or certification in Physical Education and/or Health Education is required as applicable under state regulations; First Aid, CPR, and AED certification is preferred. Employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent-care expenses, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance. Benefit costs vary by employee group and FTE status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field.
Experience teaching physical education or health education at the K–12 level.
Valid teaching license or certification in Physical Education and/or Health Education, as required by state regulations.
Strong understanding of health principles, including nutrition, mental health, wellness, substance-abuse prevention, and safety.
Knowledge of sports, fitness activities, and movement skills, and ability to teach students at varying skill levels.
Ability to create a positive, safe, inclusive learning environment and promote confidence and teamwork.
Ability to assess student performance, track progress, and adjust instruction to individual and group needs.
Ability to adapt lessons and activities for students with varying physical abilities, skill levels, and learning needs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with students, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to promote lifelong physical activity, healthy eating, and wellness practices.
Ability to integrate technology into lessons, including fitness trackers or health apps.
Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff, and the broader school community.
Commitment to ongoing professional learning.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent standing, moving, physical activity, reaching, bending, crouching, and using hands for writing and equipment.
Ability to lift and carry sports equipment, teaching materials, and supplies, typically up to 25 pounds.
Ability to observe student movement and performance, listen to students, and communicate instructions and feedback clearly.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Health Education, Physical Education, or a related field.
Knowledge and experience in coaching, sports management, or leading extracurricular physical activities or wellness programs.
Familiarity with adapting physical education programs for students with varying physical abilities.
Experience using technology to enhance physical education and health instruction.
Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver physical education and health lessons focused on fitness, sportsmanship, wellness, nutrition, and personal safety.
Teach individual and team sports, fitness exercises, and recreational games to encourage active lifestyles.
Provide health education on topics including nutrition, mental health, hygiene, substance-abuse prevention, and sexual health.
Assess student performance and progress in physical fitness and health-related knowledge, and adapt instruction as needed.
Create and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes teamwork and respect.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and staff to integrate health and physical education across the curriculum.
Modify activities and support students with physical, mental, or emotional challenges to enable full participation.
Encourage students to develop lifelong habits that support health and wellness.
Organize and lead school events such as sports days, wellness fairs, and physical challenges.
Engage in ongoing professional learning about health and fitness trends and effective teaching strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned.