GTPSD - Interim Phys. Educ. Teacher - UV

Gloucester Township School District; Sicklerville (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools is seeking an Interim- Physical Education Teacher for Union Valley Elementary School. The position runs January 4, 2027 to March 31, 2027, with a daily rate of $220 plus $25 for days beyond the 21st.

The role reports to the principal and requires NJ certification in Health & Physical Education. Responsibilities include delivering fitness and health education, supervising activities, maintaining safety, and collaborating with staff to support student

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a NJ Instructional Certificate in Health and Physical Education.

Responsibilities

• Develops pupil understanding of fitness and health and motivates students to practice physical activities.
• Teaches individual, dual, and team activities with varying ability levels.
• Maintains safety and proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Communicates pupil progress to parents and counselors.
• Participates in curriculum development and district programs.

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate in Health and Physical Education

Job description

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

October 13, 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F

TO: All Personnel

FROM: Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

Please be advised that the following vacancy exists in Gloucester Township Public Schools.

Deadline to apply is October 27, 2026.

POSITION: Interim- Physical Education Teacher

1/4/2027-3/31/2027

QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description

LOCATION: Union Valley Elementary School

EFFECTIVE: January 4, 2027

SALARY: $220/day + $ 25.00 for additional days 21+

John Bilodeau

Superintendent

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Physical Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Holds or is eligible for a N.J. Instructional Certificate in Health and Physical Education.

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To develop in each pupil an understanding of the relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each pupil to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of pupils in physical achievement; to develop strength, skill, agility, poise and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each pupil's ability.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teacher's knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms and dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning a balanced physical education program.
3. Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movements.
4. Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil, to the extent feasible.
5. May teach Physical Education classes for handicapped pupils, interscholastic athletics, or drill team to senior high pupils.
6. Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils.
7. Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property.
8. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education area.
9. Evaluates each pupil's growth in physical skills, knowledge, and contribution in team sports.
10. Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
11. Participates cooperatively with the principal or his designee to develop the method by which he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
12. Selects and requisitions uniforms, equipment, and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
13. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
14. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
15. Cooperates with school administration in providing specialty performing groups for special occasions, PTA meetings, assemblies, and interscholastic athletic events.
16. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
17. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
18. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

COMPENSATION: $220/day + $ 25.00 for additional days 21+

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month year

VACATION: There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION:

Performance of the job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.