PE Teacher / Coach

Congressional School of Virginia; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Congressional School of Virginia seeks a full-time Physical Education Teacher/Coach for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role focuses on creating an environment that promotes physical fitness and develops student talents across divisions with a lifelong love of healthy living.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's in Physical Education (Master's preferred) and have at least two years of teaching and coaching experience, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate in a joyful, collegial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical education or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant teaching experience, preferably in an independent K-8 school.
• Minimum 2 years' coaching experience at the middle school level with ability to coach three seasons.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills in physical fitness, rhythm and dance, and individual and team sports
• Develops creative lesson plans and assesses student development
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each student
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for an orderly, productive environment
• Provides safety instruction and conducts safety checks on equipment and areas
• Evaluates each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge and team contribution
• Communicates with parents and administration on student progress
• Attends staff development programs and curriculum meetings
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Coaching

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Congressional School seeks a full-time PE Teacher / Coach for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for creating an environment that fosters and promotes physical fitness and discovers and develops talents of students in physical achievement. The Physical Education Teacher is a member of a collaborative team and teaches across divisions (infants through middle school) to deliver a program that is student-centered and focused on developing a lifelong love of fitness and health. The Physical Education Teacher is knowledgeable about current research relevant to the learning and development needs of all students including health and wellness. In addition to the below duties and responsibilities, the Physical Education Teacher is positive, collaborative and innovative.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches skills in physical fitness, rhythm and dance, and individual and team sports
• Develops creative lesson plans and assesses student development
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and areas
• Evaluates each student's growth in physical skills, knowledge and contribution in team sports
• Communicates with parents and the administration on student progress
• Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, in-service days and other professional and community activities
• Performs any other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in physical education or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years' relevant teaching experience, preferably in an independent K-8 school
• Interest in collaborating with colleagues and a passion for working with children
• Knowledge and ability to instruct a wide range of sport activities
• Minimum 2 years' coaching experience at the middle school level with the ability to coach three seasons
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices
• Aquatics and swim coaching experience preferred
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to work in a joyful, collegial and collaborative environment
• A sense of humor, warm personality, and growth mindset