GTPSD - Interim Phys. Educ. Teacher - UV

Union Valley Elementary School; Sicklerville (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Township Public Schools seeks an Interim Physical Education Teacher for Union Valley Elementary School in Sicklerville, NJ. The position runs 1/4/2027–3/31/2027 with a daily rate of $220 plus $25 for additional days (21+).

The incumbent will promote physical fitness, safety, and healthy habits while delivering engaging PE instruction. The role requires holding or eligibility for an NJ instructional certificate in Health and Physical Education and reporting to the school Principal.

Qualifications

• Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey instructional certificate in Health and Physical Education.
• Reports to the Principal and coordinates with district administrators.
• Ten-month year school position with school-site responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop pupil understanding of body function and exercise and motivate fitness.
• Demonstrate and explain skills, strategies, and rules of physical activities.
• Provide individualized or small-group instruction to meet pupil needs.
• Maintain safety and inventory of equipment and facilities.
• Collaborate with staff for special events and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Physical fitness

Health education

Rhythms & dance

Team sports

Education

NJ Certification Health/PE

Job description

GTPSD - Interim Phys. Educ. Teacher - UV

Gloucester Township School District Union Valley Elementary School - Sicklerville, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Gloucester Township School District Union Valley Elementary School - Sicklerville, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5958634

Application Deadline: Oct 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

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

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:

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required