P.E. Teacher

The Village School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village School in Houston, Texas, seeks a dedicated Physical Education teacher to guide students from Early Childhood through High School, developing a program that enhances physical education needs and promotes fitness, coordination, and healthy habits.

You will design lessons aligned with division standards, ensure safety, assess progress, and collaborate with coaches and staff to foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of physical activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in physical education or related field.
• One or more years’ teaching experience in PE.
• Applicant must be able to perform physically without restrictions while teaching PE classes.

Responsibilities

• Comply with school policies and regulations.
• Plan and implement a balanced physical education program.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with division standards and adapt for subgroups.
• Demonstrate and explain basic skills, knowledge and strategies of physical activities.
• Evaluate students' growth and maintain records of attendance and grades.
• Maintain safety and check equipment and field areas for safety.

Skills

Love for students

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tech proficiency

Behavior management

Willingness to learn

Positive demeanor

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Job Posting Date: 1 Oct 2026

Location: Houston, US

Job ID: 10328

School: The Village School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program.

The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.

Position Summary / Job Goals

To guide and develop both mind and body of all school-aged children enrolled in the Physical Education program at The Village School. Develop a program that will best enhance the children’s physical education needs. Responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develop the talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability

Qualifications / Training

• Bachelor degree
• One or more years’ experience
• Applicant must be able to perform physically without restrictions while teaching their PE classes

Experience / Knowledge

• Love for students
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in the effective use of technology
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Passion for helping students be the best they can be
• Willingness to research and learn when faced with something that is not familiar
• Positive demeanor
• Strong work ethic

Attributes

• Maintain emotional control in stressful situations
• Collaboration with a variety of people
• Work effectively with frequent interruptions
• Contribution to the life of the school outside the classroom is expected

REPORTS TO / EVALUATED BY: Director of Athletics

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Comply with The Village School policies and regulations.
• Follow Coaches handbook rules and regulations.
• Works cooperatively with other physical education teachers in planning and implementing a balanced physical education program.
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course and SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Maintains control of storage and use of school property.
• Evaluates each student’s growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Dress appropriately as a representative of The Village School.
• Cooperate with co-workers and staff.
• Relate positively to parents and community.
• Keep accurate records and grades on all students.
• Keep current on all e-mail activities involving students, parents and co-workers.
• Lesson plans done at least one month in advance.

Village Believes That Effective Employees Are

• Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
• Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
• Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes
• Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
• Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others
• Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment
• Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Nearest Major Market: Houston