Yarmouth Elementary School
Physical Education Teacher
Anticipated Opening: Physical Education Teacher
Qualifications:
* K-12 Physical Education Teacher Certification (510)
* Experience working with elementary-age children in an educational or coaching setting.
* Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
* Ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
* Passion for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among young students.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).
Description:
Yarmouth Elementary School, which serves students in grades 2 through 5, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary School Physical Education (PE) Teacher to join our team beginning the 2025-26 school year. This position is a member of a seven-person Unified Arts team and provides physical education instruction for 480 students. The ideal candidate will inspire students to develop a lifelong love of physical activity while teaching fundamental movement skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. This individual will create an inclusive and engaging learning environment that encourages all students to participate, grow, and develop healthy habits.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement a comprehensive PE curriculum that aligns with state standards and promotes physical fitness, motor skill development, and healthy habits.
* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages students of all abilities to participate.
* Teach fundamental movement skills, sports, cooperative games, and fitness activities to elementary students.
* Incorporate social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies to support students’ development of teamwork, resilience, and perseverance. A background in Responsive Classroom is a plus.
* Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among students.
* Collaborate with classroom teachers, counselors, and staff to integrate physical activity into students’ overall educational experience.
* Organize and lead school-wide physical activity initiatives such as field days, wellness events, and after-school programs.
* Maintain safety and supervision during all activities, ensuring proper use of equipment and facilities.
* Stay up to date with best practices in physical education and adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs.
The Yarmouth School Department, located ten miles north of Portland, Maine serves students in kindergarten through grade 12 in four schools and is consistently recognized among the highest performing school districts in Maine, with two National Blue Ribbon School awards since 2018. Continually striving to improve, we are eager to add more innovative, dynamic, and motivated educators to our district. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our district.
All application materials will be due at 4:00 pm on Friday, March 14. The review of applications will begin on March 17.
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