PE Teacher

Description

• PE Teacher
• Position Summary
• The position of PE Teacher will be responsible for teaching students a variety of fundamental subjects as well as integrating a research-based Social Emotional Learning curriculum throughout the day.

• Essential Functions:
• We are currently searching for a PE Teacher (K – 5th grade) for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

• The Teacher will serve as the classroom Instructor and will:
• Provide children with Physical Education instruction and support students in gaining skills of self-regulation and communication.
• Teach students through active engagement.
• Engage students in lines of inquiry to enhance their learning.
• Communicate with parents and students regularly.
• Model emotional regulation for students.
• Teach appropriate behaviors in the school setting.
• Model understanding and response for behavior.
• Create and model clear rules in the classroom and for the outside world.
• Model consistent expectations for the classroom.
• Use positive discipline tactics that are developmentally appropriate aligned to Perea’s Student Support Model
• Participate in professional learning; share professional resources.
• Conduct all work activities in a timely and professional manner reflecting best educational practices.
• Support and reinforce Perea’s Core Values: community, empathy, innovation, safety and excellence with our students, parents, community members, and colleagues

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong record of academic achievement and a valid Tennessee Teacher License, or hold permit eligibility
• Affinity for the compelling mission of Perea Elementary School
• Personal and professional integrity