Substitute PE Teacher for Leave of absence

Sylvania; Worth (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sylvania district is seeking a Substitute Physical Education (PE) Teacher to cover PE classes across RISE Worth and RISE Chicago Heights through 2026-02-28. This role supports continuity of the PE program, promotes student wellness, and maintains a safe, engaging environment across campuses.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, an Illinois substitute license or equivalent credential, and PE endorsement or coaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum educational requirements consistent with Illinois substitute teaching requirements.
• Valid Illinois Substitute Teaching License, Professional Educator License, or other applicable state-required credential.
• Physical Education endorsement or previous experience teaching/coaching physical education, athletics, recreation, or fitness preferred.
• Previous experience working with school-aged children or adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical education instruction and supervision across RISE campuses as needed.
• Promote student participation and physical wellness.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and positive environment.
• Travel between assigned RISE campuses based on staffing needs.

Skills

Flexibility

Travel between campuses

Student-management skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Substitute PE Teacher (9/22/26-2/28/2026)

Position Title: Substitute Physical Education (PE) Teacher
Reports To: Building Principals
Terms of Employment: As outlined in contract for services
Location: RISE Worth and RISE Chicago Heights

Purpose:
The Substitute Physical Education (PE) Teacher provides physical education instruction and supervision across RISE campuses as needed. This position ensures continuity of the physical education program by implementing planned activities, promoting student participation and physical wellness, and maintaining a safe, structured, and positive environment.

The Substitute PE Teacher works with students who may have diverse academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and physical needs and must be able to adapt activities accordingly. The position requires flexibility, strong student-management skills, and the ability to travel between assigned RISE campuses based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum educational requirements consistent with Illinois substitute teaching requirements.
• Valid Illinois Substitute Teaching License, Professional Educator License, or other applicable state-required credential.
• Physical Education endorsement or previous experience teaching/coaching physical education, athletics, recreation, or fitness preferred.
• Previous experience working with school-aged children or adolescents preferred. _