Middle & Prep School Physical Education Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Middle & Prep School Physical Education Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School is seeking a middle and prep school physical education teacher, serving as a leave replacement, to teach a combination of general physical education courses and specialized electives. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Teaching the PE curriculum, which includes fitness, wellness, and sport, as assigned in grades 6-12
• Participating in grade-level meetings and team planning meetings with PE colleagues
• Prioritizing the safety of students and athletes in all settings
• Helping to plan and execute school-wide events hosted by the PE and Athletics Departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area  
• Have at least 1 - 2 years of experience in teaching Physical Education
• Demonstrates a history of skill-encouraging physical activity, health-related physical fitness, and a lifelong commitment to sports and recreation
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and adapt pedagogy, curriculum, and assessments for students with a range of skill levels and learning styles 
• Dynamic, creative, and growth-oriented
• Have excellent collaboration and communication skills

Work Hours

• 7:45 am-3:30 pm Monday through Friday
• Weekly faculty and department meetings until 4:30 pm
• Start date: January 2025 for about 5-6 months; may also be needed in the Fall of 2025

Compensation 

The salary range for this role is:$71,000-$118,500 annually.  Salary will be prorated based on the length of the leave replacement period.

We also offer exceptional benefits and a warm and supportive culture.

CGPS Mission Statement 

CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values, and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams, and to improve the world.