Physical Education Teacher

Inspire and challenge.

At Belmont Day School, we foster intellectual curiosity, honor differences, and empower meaningful contribution with excellence, respect, honesty, responsibility, caring, and joy.

Physical Education Teacher

We seek a dynamic and skilled teacher to join our physical education and athletics department. This person will implement and maintain the school’s comprehensive pre-kindergarten through grade eight program. A qualified candidate will possess a passion for teaching and promote a physically active, healthy lifestyle in elementary and middle school students’ lives. They will be an enthusiastic, dynamic, and vibrant member of the community who upholds the school’s values and shares a dedication to educating the whole child. This is a full-time, exempt, and benefit-eligible position. It is a ten-month position and reports to the director of athletics. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored relocation.

Responsibilities:

• Co-teach physical education classes in pre-kindergarten to grade five.
• Coach all three seasons of middle school athletics for grades six to eight.
• Collaborate to design and implement a comprehensive pre-kindergarten to grade eight curriculum.
• Commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive community in and out of the classroom.
• Demonstrate instructional excellence by knowing students, adapting curriculum, and keeping careful anecdotal records to write thoughtful reports.
• Remain current with best practices for the developmental needs of children and adolescents, and take advantage of professional development opportunities.
• Embrace the school’s six core values and become a contributing member of the community through various schoolwide duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field.
• Master’s degree in Physical Education or related field preferred.
• State certification in Physical Education.
• Experience in teaching physical education and coaching middle school athletics.
• Ability to work with students, parents, and colleagues in a diverse and inclusive community.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.