Physical Education Teacher Jobs
A Physical Education Teacher in an elementary school setting plays a crucial role in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits to young children. They plan and deliver instructional programs that facilitate the development of motor skills, strength, body coordination, and knowledge of rules and strategies for various sports and physical activities. In addition to creating fun and engaging lessons, they also assess students' abilities, provide instructions and feedback, and encourage active participation and sportsmanship. They may also coordinate school-wide physical activities or sports events and ensure safety protocols are observed during physical education classes.
Professionals in this role should possess strong communication skills, patience, creativity, and knowledge of child development and age-appropriate physical activities. They are typically required to have a bachelor's degree in physical education or a related field, along with a teaching license or certification. Additional certifications, like CPR and First Aid, are also beneficial. Prior to becoming a Physical Education Teacher, individuals could have roles as a teacher's assistant, after-school program coordinator, or sports coach, which provide valuable experience in working with children and managing group activities.
Part-time Middle and Upper School Physical Education Teacher
- Riverside, RI
- 2 hours ago
- Riverside, RI
- 2 hours ago
Mary Academy - Bay View is seeking Part -time Middle and Upper School Physical Education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year....
JUNIOR HIGH MATH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER $43,203-$73,594 St. Philomena Catholic School (Carson) POSTED 03/11/2025 EXPIRES 04/25/2025 DESCRIPTION St....
Healthfirst Part-Time Diabetes Health Educator in Field , United States Job Duties: Assess community health needs and recommend / prioritize educational programs Support in the development and...
(.50) Elementary Special Education Teacher / (.50) Elementary Physical Education Teacher
- Martensdale, IA
- 4 hours ago
- Martensdale, IA
- 4 hours ago
Marys Community School District (.50) Elementary Special Education Teacher / (.50) Elementary Physical Education Teacher in Martensdale , Iowa (.50) Elementary Special Education Teacher / (.50) Physical...
BrightLife Kids - Health Educator Internship (San Francisco Bay Area)
- San Francisco, CA
- 5 hours ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 5 hours ago
MARKETING BrightLife Kids - Health Educator Internship (San Francisco Bay Area) BrightLife Kids - Health Educator Internship (San Francisco Bay Area) About the Role: Founded in 2019, Brightline is...
Fort Supply Public Schools is accepting applications for a PreK-12 Physical Education teacher for the 2025-26 school year....
Keota Public School is seeking to hire a elementary education and physical education teacher for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year....
Position: Elementary Physical Education Teacher (.5 FTE) 20 hours / week Salary: $54,292 - $62,692 (Base pay + 301 Payment). - PRORATED at.5 FTE - PUSD bases salary placement on years of prior experience...
High School Health and Physical Education Teacher JobID: 230 Position Type: High School Teaching/Physical Education Date Posted: 3/13/2025 Location: Camden`s Promise Charter School Date Available: 03...
OPEN RECRUITMENT: Adapted Physical Education Teacher (25/26 School Year)
- AK
- 8 hours ago
- AK
- 8 hours ago
Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils....
Summer School Physical Education Teacher - (Credit Recovery)
- Rockford, IL
- 8 hours ago
- Rockford, IL
- 8 hours ago
Position Type: Summer School/Physical Education Teacher 9-12 Date Posted: 3/13/2025 Location: Roosevelt School Additional Information: Show/Hide Summer School Physical Education Teacher -...
OPEN RECRUITMENT: Adapted Physical Education Teacher (25/26 School Year)
- Anchorage, AK
- 8 hours ago
- Anchorage, AK
- 8 hours ago
Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils....
PE Teacher JobID: 3608 Position Type: High School Teaching/Physical Education Date Posted: 3/12/2025 Location: White River High School Closing Date: 03/25/2025 Additional Information: Show...
Physical Education Teacher - Edmond North High School JobID: 6213 Position Type: Certified:High School/High School Teacher Date Posted: 3/10/2025 Location: NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Additional Information:...
The Loma Prieta Joint Union School District, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is a small K-8 public school district with a collaborative team of teachers and support staff who are appreciative...
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- Customer Service
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Leadership Development
- Affirmative Action
- Medicaid
- Performance Improvement
- Psychology
- Implementation
- Wellness
- Telephone Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Master of Social Work
- Interventions
- Health Education
- Friendliness
- Public Health
- HIPAA
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Clinical Social Work
- Reimbursement
- Community Health
- Care Management
- Home Visits
- Social Services
- Small Group Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Common Core State Standards
- Classroom Management
- SMART Board
- Responsive Classroom
- Project Based Learning
- Child Development
- Special Education
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Behavior Management
- Curriculum Development
- Educating
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Background Checks
- Flexibility
- Teaching
- Coaching
- Collaboration
- Events
- Bachelor's Degree
- Employee Development
- English
- Education Experience
- Regulations
- Bilingual
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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