Physical Education: Grades K-5 (2026-27)

Lower School Physical Education Teacher (2026-27)

Union Day Charter School is a welcoming and tight-knit educational community, committed to providing personalized and exceptional learning experiences for all students. With small class sizes, we ensure each student receives individualized attention. As the first and only International Baccalaureate (IB) certified charter school in North Carolina, we foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students and educators thrive.

UDS Teacher Expectations:

• Be inclusive and responsive to a diverse staff, student body, and family community;
• Show a personal commitment to upholding intellect, inquiry, imagination, and integrity, and be committed to the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels;
• Demonstrate the ability to receive and implement feedback;
• Provide a positive learning environment that will equip our children to be locally competitive and globally conscientious;
• Create a culture of joy in learning, excellence in instruction, and rigorous exploration;
• Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• North Carolina teacher certification in subject area;
• At least one (1) year of teaching experience with record of improving student achievement;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students and families).
• Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment and integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver engaging lessons to foster a love of physical and health education;
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate physical fitness, health, rhythm and dance into planned academic instruction;
• Monitor student progress through frequent formal and informal student evaluations;
• Communicate weekly with families and other key stakeholders;
• Provide students with frequent and accurate academic feedback;
• Provide safety instruction, check equipment and class area to ensure safety of students;
• Explain basic skills and knowledge of formal sports and games;
• Plans and coordinates the UDS Student Field Day.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of current physical and health education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
• Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and families.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Benefits:

• Small Class and Grade Sizes: Enjoy the opportunity to work closely with students in a more intimate classroom setting.
• Fully paid medical benefits for full-time employees
• Optional Retirement & Matching Benefits: Generous retirement plan with matching contributions to help secure your financial future. 

Compensation:                                      

• Compensation is based on experience, education, certification, the North Carolina State Salary Schedule, and the Union County Teacher Supplement.

Union Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Salary : $42,230 - $68,000