Physical Education Teacher
Physical Education Teacher
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August 2025
University School of Nashville (USN) is seeking a passionate and qualified Physical Education Teacher to plan and lead developmentally appropriate physical education lessons for K8 students. The goal of USNs physical education program is to create a positive and inclusive environment guided by the practices of Responsive Classroom that fosters growth and teamwork among students and faculty. There are two positions available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement engaging physical education lessons tailored to K8 students.
- Collaborate with physical education colleagues to integrate best practices and maintain a growthoriented teaching approach.
- Demonstrate a commitment to transformational coaching by supporting athletic programs in collaboration with the Athletics Director.
- Work closely with the Physical Education Team Leaders and Athletics Director for planning and assignments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Physical Education or a related field (graduate degree preferred).
- Extensive experience in teaching physical education and coaching schoolaged students.
- Enthusiasm for working collaboratively in a diverse K12 independent school environment.
- Knowledge of Responsive Classroom principles and a commitment to innovative teaching practices.
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
- A demonstrated commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment.
- Understanding of research on implicit biases related to race ethnicity gender identity and socioeconomic class and the ability to apply this knowledge to teaching and coaching.
- CPR AED and First Aid certifications preferred
The School
University School of Nashville is an independent nonsectarian coeducational day school with enrollment of over 1000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915 the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School USNs predecessor which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974 Peabody College announced plans to close PDS and a group of parents alumni students and teachers reconstituted and rechartered the school as University School of Nashville.
USNs midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings over 108 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. Its a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.
In the USN community students expect much of each other and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their work and we offer many opportunities for professional growth. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.
Please be prepared to upload the following items through USNs online application for this position:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
Please refrain from making phone calls or sending emails regarding this position; only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
