Long-Term Substitute Physical Educatiion Teacher

Winchester Thurston School; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Winchester Thurston School in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Physical Education Long-Term Substitute to cover November 2026 through January 2027 for Lower School PE and Middle School health, plus a student-run Middle School elective. This temporary position offers compensation based on experience.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in education or exercise science and have prior PE teaching experience. Preference given to candidates with experience in independent schools and project-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or exercise science is required.
• Prior experience teaching physical education is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical education to Lower School students, health to Middle School students, and one student-run Middle School elective.
• Plan and execute lessons with varied instructional methods and assessments.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Create and maintain a safe, organized classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents as required.
• Fulfill duties related to non-academic responsibilities, including attendance and study halls.

Skills

PE teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or exercise science

Job description

Long-Term Substitute Physical Educatiion Teacher JobID: 408

• Position Type: Cross-Divisional Positions/ LS and MS Permanent Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Winchester Thurston - City Campus

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE

Winchester Thurston School, Pittsburgh, PA

November 2026-January 2027

Winchester Thurston School, a JPK - Grade 12 independent school, announces an immediate opening for a Physical Education Long-term Substitute.

This is a long-term substitute position. This is a temporary position. Compensation is based on experience. WT is closed from November 25-27 and from December 21-January 1.

The following are the major responsibilities:

• Teach physical education to Lower School students, health to Middle School students, and one student-run Middle School elective
• Plan and execute lessons, using varied methods of instruction and assessment, in accord with the School's educational philosophy
• Attend meetings as required
• Create and maintain an appropriate and organized classroom environment with an emphasis on student safety and well-being
• Communicate with parents as required
• Fulfill duties that are connected with non-academic responsibilities, including but not limited to, taking attendance, monitoring study halls, and other assigned duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Applicants for the Lower School Physical Education Long-Term Substitute Teacher position must have the following credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in education or exercise science, or a related discipline
• Prior experience teaching physical education

Strong preference will be given to candidates with the following credentials:

• Experience teaching in independent schools
• Prior experience in project-based, experiential learning