Physical Education Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school system in Leonardtown, Maryland is seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher to deliver effective instructional programs aimed at ensuring student achievement. This full-time, ten-month position requires a Bachelor's degree and eligibility for professional certification. Responsibilities include planning curricula, supervising student activities, and maintaining communication with students and parents. The ideal candidate possesses strong collaboration and time management skills. Interested applicants should contact Dale Farrell at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Eligibility for appropriate professional licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate instructional programs as per state requirements.
• Supervise student activities on school property.
• Maintain accurate student attendance.
• Cooperate with students and staff.
• Maintains accurate student attendance
• Assists students with learning activities
• Takes part in professional development activities
• Cooperates with students and staff
• Maintains open lines of communications with students, staff, and parents
• Maintains current lesson plans
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

Skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Technology Use

Time Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Eligibility for professional certification/licensure

Job description

Physical Education Teacher

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This job is also posted in St. Mary's County Public Schools, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID: 5407218

Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 16, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Application dates: October 16, 2025 to October 15, 2026

St. Mary's County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.

POSITION: Physical Education Teacher

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position to meet the instructional goals of the school and school system by delivering instructional programs effectively to ensure student achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public School System
• Ability to direct and evaluate student learning experiences.
• Ability to provide guidance to students to promote education development and welfare.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and coordinates the instructional program in accordance with the current curricula provided by the Maryland State Department of Education aligned with the SMCPS scope and sequence
• Provides care and protection of school property
• Supervises student activity on school property
• Participates in co-curricular activities
• Maintains accurate student attendance.
• Assists students with learning activities
• Takes part in professional development activities
• Cooperates with students and staff
• Maintains open lines of communications with students, staff, and parents
• Maintains current lesson plans
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred:

• Eligibility for professional certification/licensure of the appropriate grade and or content

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC Teacher Career Ladder for ten-month employees.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY

EASMC

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

Updated: 7.2024, 04.2025