Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks a committed and enthusiastic Physical Education teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. Position is part-time and reports to the Head of School. 

Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and supporting a dynamic outdoor physical education experience for our K-8 students. The Physical Education teacher will collaborate with faculty across grade levels to engage students in age-appropriate, memorable experiences that promote sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. The teacher will use a variety of methods, materials, and techniques to create a positive and supportive atmosphere for students.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Physical Education teacher is responsible for delivering a diversified enrichment curriculum in a mostly outdoor setting to grades K-8. The preferred candidates will

• Support the mission, philosophy, and core values of the School;
• Establish a climate of respect for each child, and maintain a safe and healthy working environment; 
• Demonstrate academic excellence through a working knowledge of the K-8 physical education curriculum; 
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and use a variety of teaching strategies;
• Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills;
• Teach safety rules related to each activity;
• Assess fitness levels;
• Research and order physical education and recess equipment;
• Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities and coordinate volunteers;
• Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes;
• Prepare interim progress reports and trimester report cards;
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues;
• Perform divisional responsibilities expected of faculty (for example, supervising students outside of class times, attending faculty meetings, professional development, etc.); and
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• The ability to design curriculum, instruction, and assessment in order to teach a diverse community of learners
• Planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience teaching in a classroom environment, preferably in an independent school
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices
• A commitment to best practices in education
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues 
• A clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities
• An ability to work in a collegial and collaborative environment
• A sense of humor, a warm personality, and a growth mindset

About Good Shepherd Episcopal School

Our community spirit is strong, as we are bound by a common purpose, which is to inspire our students to achieve academic excellence within a diverse, nurturing community. Our PK-8 program allows our students to build character and foster respect for one another and our shared environment. Our instruction and program reinforce this common purpose and allow growth through hands-on experiences, especially taking advantage of our location at the intersection of the James River and Forest Hill Park in history-rich Richmond, Virginia. We are proud of the strength of our outdoor programming, the creativity of our curriculum, and our commitment to the individual needs of our students. We are a school where creativity meets community in the heart of Forest Hill, while staying “rooted in community, strengthened by diversity, and inspired by possibility.”

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