Connelly School of the Holy Child is an independent Catholic, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12. Rooted in the Holy Child philosophy, the school is dedicated to nurturing the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of each student. Holy Child fosters a joyful learning environment, emphasizing academic excellence and the formation of confident, compassionate women of faith and action.

Holy Child is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Physical Education Teacher to join our faculty beginning in Fall 2025. This full-time position involves teaching PE and fitness classes to students in grades 6 through 9. The ideal candidate will be passionate about health and fitness, experienced in working with adolescents, and enthusiastic about contributing to the school’s vibrant community.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education to students in grades 6–9.
• Conduct fitness classes for grades 6–8.
• Plan, develop, and implement engaging and age-appropriate PE curricula.
• Foster a classroom environment that promotes physical well-being, emotional growth, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Motivate and challenge students to achieve personal and physical goals based on their individual abilities.
• Identify and nurture students’ athletic talents, encouraging confidence, coordination, and skill development.
• Collaborate regularly with the Athletic Director and PE department colleagues.
• Communicating effectively with the Upper School Head, Middle School Head and Athletic Director.
• Coaching one middle school sport per season as needed.
• Opportunity to coach upper school sports, if needed, with an additional stipend provided.
• Share equipment and facilities respectfully with departmental peers.
• Supervise gym, fitness center, and locker room as needed.
• Actively participate in school life, including committee work and student activities.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education or a related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in grades 6–12.
• MSDE certification or eligibility preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to connect curriculum to real-world applications and student experiences.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Holy Child education.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a warm, engaging teaching presence.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and diverse pedagogical approaches.
• Passion for fostering student growth through creative, active, and reflective learning.

About Connelly School of the Holy Child

Connelly School of the Holy Child Founded in 1961 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus as a college preparatory school for girls grade 6-12. The school is part of a network of 33 Holy Child schools in the United States, Europe and Africa, which is guided by the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly. Holy Child enrolls approximately 300 students every year from the Washington, DC metropolitan area as well as across the globe. Holy Child creates a personal learning experience with an 8 to 1 student to faculty ratio and offers fine arts programs as well as competitive sports teams in soccer, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, cross country lacrosse and more. Service is part of the Holy Child curriculum and students last year completed 5,000 hours of community service.

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