Physical Education Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Job summary

A private educational consultancy is seeking a Physical Education Teacher in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will teach K-12 students, inspire a passion for physical activity, and collaborate with faculty. Coaching experience is preferred. Competitive compensation packages are provided depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Experience in K-12 physical education teaching.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Coaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical education classes for grades K-12.
• Inspire students to engage in physical activity.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff for school-wide goals.
• Coach interscholastic sports across three seasons.
• Engage parents and colleagues to support student well-being.

Skills

Enthusiasm for physical education

Knowledge of health and wellness activities

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical education or related field

Job description

Job Title: Physical Education Teacher

Employer: Carney, Sandoe & Associates

Location: Los Angeles, CA

School year: 2026-2027

About CS&A

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a creative, dynamic, and experienced physical education teacher. The candidate will possess a strong knowledge of health and wellness related activities to teach grades K through 12 including experience in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that keep students active and encourage physical fitness. They shall inspire a passion for physical activity and strategically utilize the campus, buildings and resources for creative physical education classes and curriculum.

The candidate will foster a student-centered, 21st century classroom environment where all students are encouraged to offer up their ideas and to welcome the notion that learning extends beyond the classroom. In keeping with the mission of the school, the successful candidate will support individual students so they thrive academically. A Bachelor's degree in physical education, exercise science and/or education is preferred.

The successful candidate will

• Possess a passionate enthusiasm for their craft
• Be a thought-leader in the field of teaching physical education, be well-informed of the latest techniques and topics in physical education instruction and skillful in implementing those techniques and topics
• Collaborate with the physical education department, the learning services team, other faculty groups, and administrators to plan and implement departmental and school-wide goals
• Coach middle or upper school after school interscholastic sports for all three seasons (fall, winter and spring)
• Work closely with parents, teachers, colleagues and division heads to support the development and well-being of students
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty members may serve as student advisors, club mentors, and contribute in other significant ways to the work of the community. Schools are especially interested in candidates with coaching experience and/or those who can demonstrate initiative and serve as coaches in a variety of significant ways outside of the classroom. Other supervisory responsibilities and duties are shared among faculty members.

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.