Physical Education Teacher Jobs in Texas

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.

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Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students...

Middle School/High School PE & Athletics Coach

  • Odessa, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Odessa, TX
  • 1 day ago

Classroom Management and Organization: Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students....

Full-time Exempt Valid Texas teaching certificate for middle school PE Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned Coach multiple sports at the high school and middle school...

Designs lesson plans, activities and assessments that are aligned to the school's curriculum and that engage students....

Middle School Girls Athletics Coach/Any Subj Teacher 2025 - 2026

  • Odessa, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Odessa, TX
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Classroom Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Building Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale Dept./School: Assigned Campus Days: 187 Primary Purpose: Provide students with...

Mammography Patient Health Educator

  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago

Date: Mar 19, 2025 Location: Dallas, TX, US Category: Allied Health and Clinical Support Jobs Job Type: Day Schedule Type: Full-Time Requisition ID: 974142 Interested in a career with both meaning...

Physical Education Teacher (Grades: 6-8)

  • Dallas, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 5 days ago

Establish efficient classroom management procedures. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior....

Adapted PE Teacher (187/191 Days) REVISED

  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago

Texas teacher certification in Physical Education. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a physical education classroom or related experiences....

Summer Physical Education Teacher

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: Summer Physical Education Teacher (Preschool Field Activities & Family Field Day) Location: The Learning Experience Summercreek, Fort Worth, TX Position Type: Part-Time, Seasonal (July) Hours...

PE Teacher/Head Basketball Coach (2025-2026)

  • Frisco, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 11 days ago

Classroom Management and Organization Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students....

MS PE Teacher/Coach (4 day school week)

  • Charlotte, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Charlotte, TX
  • 11 days ago

Description/Notes: MS PE Teacher/Coach Qualifications: Certified How To Apply:

Junior High Physical Education Teacher / Boys Coach

  • Hallettsville, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Hallettsville, TX
  • 12 days ago

Description/Notes: Position details and on-line applications can be found at www.hisdbrahmas.org under Employment Prospective Employees. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelors degree...

Secondary PE Teacher / Head Softball Coach and/or Volleyball Coach

  • Mount Pleasant, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, TX
  • 12 days ago

Secondary PE Teacher / Head Softball Coach and/or Volleyball Coach Chapel Hill Independent School District Central Office - Mount Pleasant, Texas This job is also posted in Esc Region 8 Consortium...

PE Teacher [25/26 SY]

  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 15 days ago

The role of the Subject Expert Teacher (SET) is to ensure the day-to-day exceptional education of students by preparing and facilitating subject specific lesson plans....

PE Teacher

  • Ennis, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Ennis, TX
  • 15 days ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Physical Education Date Posted: 3/7/2025 Location: Travis Elementary   Additional Information: Show/Hide POSITION TITLE: Teacher - Physical Education...

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Salary for Physical Education Teacher Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Physical Education Teacher positions.



Highest Education Level

Physical Education Teachers in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.3%
Master's Degree
37.2%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
High School or GED
3.3%
Associate's Degree
2.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Physical Education Teachers in Texas
Less than 1 year
44.4%
None
24.1%
1-2 years
14.0%
2-4 years
9.0%
10+ years
2.5%
4-6 years
2.5%
6-8 years
2.2%
8-10 years
1.4%


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