Lower School Physical Education Teacher | Fall 2025

Description

At The Mount Vernon School, students are empowered to discover, explore, learn, design, create, and effect change. With a commitment to Identity, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA), we welcome the opportunity to engage in honest, vulnerable, and courageous conversations that challenge our biases and assumptions. Our goal is to design a better world, so we choose to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attributes, and relationships they need to be impact-ready.

The Team

The PE Team teaches the foundations of behavioral health and wellness. They design experiences that promote skill development, incorporate movement and foster sportsmanship.The PE Coaches collaborate with the Connections Team (Maker, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, Spanish, Visual Arts), Grade Level Teachers, and our Learning Coaches to ensure that student are at the center of our design.

The Role

Recognizing the importance of mental and physical health for each student, we are seeking an innovative and collaborative Lower School Physical Education Teacher and Coach for the 2025-26 school year. This position has the opportunity to integrate health and wellness principles while teaching physical skills, games, and instilling a life-long pursuit of physical well being for students in Grades K-5. Versatility, collaboration, and openness to innovative instructional practices are essential. AvailabilityAvailability to coach Middle and High School sports is important. 

Responsibilities

• Provide differentiated, developmentally appropriate instruction in physical education using a variety of teaching methods
• Design meaningful units for students to develop literacies, skills, and attributes connected to physical health and wellness  
• Assess and report on student skill development 
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to integrate physical education into the classroom
• Possess strong character with an absolute drive for excellence, a team-oriented spirit, and a commitment to meeting the learning and social-emotional needs of students
• Participate in weekly professional development with both Lower School and the Athletics Department
• Coach at least 2 sports/seasons each year in coordination with the Athletics Department

Core Competencies

• Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments 
• Culturally proficient & equity literate
• A track record of giving high-quality, responsive feedback 
• Consistency documenting student progress
• Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or a related field
• Teaching/coaching experience
• Knowledge and experience with child development

Start Date | July 29, 2025

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.