Physical Education and Health Teacher

*Ransom Everglades School is currently accepting applications for positions for the upcoming 2027–2028 academic year*

The Physical Education and Health Teacher contributes significantly to the holistic development of students by promoting physical fitness, health education, and overall wellbeing. The faculty member will deliver a PE curriculum designed to encourage and develop Physical Literacy, Healthy Behaviors, Decision Making, Communication, Stress Management, and Conflict Resolution. Their impact extends beyond the classroom, influencing the school culture and community as a whole.

Essential Duties Responsibilities

• Develop the whole student through the use of team sports, fitness-related activities, and age-appropriate health and wellness programs.
• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, and individual or team sports.
• Work cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
• Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of sports, games, and fundamental body movements.
• Develop lesson plans. Provide individual and small group instruction and feedback to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide a safe and orderly productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Evaluate the academic and social growth of students to prepare individual reports on each student.
• Evaluate each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution to team sports.
• Communicate well with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom activities during the day.
• Participate in student and parent activities, including clubs, after-school activities, and advisory.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest trends and research in health education.
• Attend professional, staff, and curriculum development meetings and events.
• Take attendance and maintain a positive, structured, disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
• Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
• Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Physical Education and Health or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Previous physical education and health teaching experience.
• CPR and first aid certification.
• Strong computer skills preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to coach a minimum of two after-school athletic programs.
• Ability to move set up and break down heavy class equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors, stand for long periods and engage in physically demanding activities.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Performance Factors

Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the School.

Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others, including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.