Movement, Health and Wellness Specialist PE Teacher

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF AN ACCREDITED PUBLIC CHARTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON DC

Health and Wellness Specialist/PE Teacher

School Year: 2025-2026

TEMPORARY POSITION

Position Movement Health and Wellness Specialist/ PE Teacher

Department: Academic ( Lab Team)

Reports To: Principal

Location: Washington DC

Hiring : Mid January 2026

Shining Stars Montessori: Health & Physical Educator (25-26 School Year)

Shining Stars Montessori Academy is seeking a Temporary Physical Education (PE) Lab Teacher to support our Health & Wellnessfocused PE and Montessori Movement programming for students in PK36th grade. PE Lab classes emphasize physical fitness coordination self-regulation cooperation and healthy lifestyle habits through developmentally appropriate movement-based learning.

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School offers lab classesschool-based enrichment experiences rooted in Montessori principles. The PE/Lab Teacher is a member of the Academic/Lab team and works under the supervision of the Principal to deliver instruction that is culturally responsive developmentally appropriate and aligned with OSSE requirements for students in PK36th grade. For the school year the Lab Teacher will serve Primary Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary classrooms supporting learners ages 312.

This is a temporary position and may be filled as either a contracted role or a temporary staff appointment based on school needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons aligned to DC Health & Wellness and Montessori Movement principles
• Promote physical fitness body awareness coordination balance and cooperative play
• Adapt activities for diverse ages abilities and learning needs
• Maintain a safe structured and inclusive learning environment
• Set up and break down equipment and learning spaces daily
• Reinforce school-wide expectations and routines
• Support school-day activities including recess arrival/dismissal and field trips
• Maintain basic lesson documentation and required student records

Additional Duties and Responsibilities 1.Assist with school day activities (recess lunch field trips arrival/dismissal);2. Maintain paper and electronic student files; Perform additional school and administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required
• Experience teaching physical education movement health sports or youth fitness preferred
• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• Commitment to developmentally appropriate child-centered instruction
• Montessori experience preferred but not required

Compensation and How to Apply

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience based on temporary staff or contract website for salary schedule for teachers. For more information about our school go to our website at.

DC Charter School Compliance

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all DC charter school requirements including but not limited to:

• Criminal background check
• Child Protection Registry clearance
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening
• Verification of eligibility to work in the United States

Equal Employment Opportunity

Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic under

Required Experience:

Senior IC