Ms Physical Education Teacher

Anticipated Start Date: 8/13/2026

Job Description

Shady Side Academy seeks a dynamic student-centered Physical Education teacher to join our Middle School faculty. Grounded in our mission to challenge students to think expansively act ethically and lead responsibly the successful candidate will inspire students to discover the connection between movement wellness resilience and lifelong learning.

At Shady Side Academy movement is an essential part of a students growth and development. We believe that physical activity builds confidence strengthens character supports well-being and enhances learning. Our Middle School Physical Education program encourages students to take healthy risks embrace challenges collaborate with others and develop habits that support physical and emotional wellness.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator who understands the unique developmental needs of young adolescents and values building meaningful relationships with students. They will contribute to a vibrant school culture where belonging curiosity and personal growth are central to the student experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach Middle School Physical Education courses for students in grades 68.
• Design engaging developmentally appropriate lessons that promote physical literacy fitness teamwork sportsmanship and lifelong wellness.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that encourages participation confidence and growth for all students.
• Assess student progress and provide meaningful feedback that supports individual development.
• Emphasize skill-building proper technique and form healthy habits goal setting and personal responsibility.
• Build rapport with students and use proactive classroom management strategies to support positive student behavior and maximize instructional time.

• Foster a positive classroom culture rooted in Shady Side Academys guiding principles of honesty kindness responsibility respect and safety.
• Build strong relationships with students and serve as a trusted adult mentor.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with families regarding student progress and well-being.
• Partner with Wellness faculty and colleagues to integrate Physical Education and Wellness programming in ways that promote students academic physical social and emotional development.

• Coach at least two seasons of competitive athletics as appropriate.
• Serve as a trusted advisor fostering meaningful relationships with students and maintaining open collaborative communication with parents to support each childs growth and well-being.
• Participate actively in grade-level and departmental collaboration.
• Contribute to school events experiential learning opportunities and community-building activities.
• Support the Academys commitment to belonging inclusion and student engagement.

• Engage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to create meaningful student experiences.
• Contribute positively to a culture of innovation collegiality and continuous improvement.
• Participate fully in faculty meetings professional development and school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

A bachelors degree in Physical Education Kinesiology Education or a related field is required and a masters degree in these fields is strongly preferred.

An Ideal candidate will have

• Strong understanding of adolescent development and best practices in physical education.
• Varsity and/or Middle School Head Coaching experience.
• Excellent communication collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with middle school-aged students.
• Experience integrating character development into physical education programming.

• Excellent communication collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative mindset intellectual curiosity adaptability and a sense of humor.