2026-27 Lower School Faculty (Physical Education)

Gulliver Preparatory School Inc; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulliver Prep Lower School seeks a dedicated Physical Education faculty member to foster joyful, active learning for young children. The role emphasizes development of motor skills, teamwork, and healthy, lifelong activity, with oversight of girls' locker rooms.

The candidate will deliver high-quality instruction across core movement and fitness activities, collaborate with grade-level teams, and coach one sport during the school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area or related field (Master’s preferred) and teaching certification preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of elementary teaching experience (Lower School).
• Strong instructional, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction across core movement and fitness activities.
• Oversee girls’ locker rooms and ensure safety in facilities.
• Coach one sport during the school year, with potential to coach multiple sports.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and curriculum leaders to align with standards.

Skills

PE standards understanding

Promotes healthy activity

Teamwork development

Creative student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in subject area

Master’s preferred

Valid teaching certification

Job description

2026-27 Lower School Faculty (Physical Education)

Contract Full-Time Coral Gables, FL, US

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver is a leading school of distinction, founded in 1926 and rooted in a century of educational excellence. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. Our dedicated educators are at the heart of this mission, as they empower our students to think, create, and grow with purpose, connecting the classroom to the real world, and preparing them for what’s next. At Gulliver, we believe that success is not just what students achieve, but also who they become, and the role they play in shaping the future.

Rooted in the spirit of Miami, Gulliver embodies the city’s energy and innovation to create a learning environment that’s dynamic and future-facing. We aspire to be a national model for teaching and learning, where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, discovery, and the highest levels of achievement in the classroom, in our community, and beyond.

Working at Gulliver

Gulliver is a trusted guide for families, and our faculty and staff are core to building powerful relationships that ensure every child thrives. Our compassionate, inspired educators nurture individuality and character, fostering a culture of collaboration that challenges students to meet their full potential and prepare for a future full of possibility.

Join a community where passionate educators elevate their craft, inspire future-ready learners, and take teaching and learning to the next level!

Position Overview

Gulliver Prep Lower School Faculty are nurturing, student-centered educators dedicated to cultivating joyful, rigorous, and developmentally appropriate learning environments for young learners. They are committed to academic excellence, character development, and the social-emotional well-being of each student. Through collaboration, reflection, and creativity, Gulliver’s Lower School faculty inspire curiosity, build foundational skills, and contribute to a community where every child feels known, supported, and empowered to grow.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of P.E. standards, promotes healthy life‑long activity in daily instruction, has a high interest in developing teamwork, and can engage students in creative ways as they acquire new skills. This position requires oversight of the girls’ locker rooms.

Additionally, this position requires faculty to coach one sport during the school year (assistant or head coach) but are encouraged to coach multiple sports throughout the school year. Applicants should be enthusiastic, patient, empathetic, and able to motivate students of all abilities.

Job Responsibilities

The Lower School Faculty key responsibilities are as follows:

• Deliver high-quality instruction across core subjects (literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies), using research-based and age‑appropriate practices.
• Create lessons that are active, engaging, and tailored to a variety of learning styles and developmental levels.
• Utilize a range of resources and technology tools to support differentiated learning and student exploration.
• Collaborate with grade‑level teams, GLC’s, and curriculum leaders to align with school standards and integrate cross‑curricular learning.
• Monitor and assess individual student progress using both formative and summative measures; provide ongoing, developmentally appropriate feedback.
• Differentiate instruction and provide targeted support and enrichment based on data‑informed student needs.
• Foster a warm, inclusive classroom culture that promotes confidence, kindness, curiosity, and a sense of belonging.
• Partner closely with families, learning specialists, and counselors to support holistic student growth.

Professional Growth & Collaboration:

• Engage in team meetings, grade‑level planning, and school‑wide professional development focused on continuous improvement.
• Reflect on and refine instructional practices in response to student data, and feedback/coaching from GLC’s.
• Participate in required training and growth opportunities, including the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) professional learning sequence when applicable.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, thematic learning, and shared student experiences.

Community & School Engagement:

• Serve as a visible, positive presence in the daily life of the Lower School community, including during assemblies, special events, and enrichment opportunities both during and after school hours where needed, such as admissions testing support.
• Communicate regularly with families to support student learning and strengthen home‑school partnerships.
• Contribute to a culture of belonging and inclusion by creating classroom environments that honor diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the subject area or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Valid teaching certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of successful teaching experience, ideally at the elementary school level.
• Deep understanding of early childhood development and best practices in foundational literacy and numeracy instruction.
• Strong instructional, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to promote a positive and collaborative professional culture.
• Passion for education, student development, and professional learning.
• Commitment to Gulliver Prep’s mission, values, and continuous improvement.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s), and Drug screen.

Gulliver is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.