Middle School Physical Education Teacher

Come join a committed, caring, talented faculty in delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education. Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future through the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD is seeking candidates to fill the position of Middle School Physical Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Members of the department work collaboratively in designing and delivering an outstanding education to middle school students in a supportive, engaging and rich environment which values the whole child.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual who is able to infuse a passion for physical education in the school community as a whole with at least two years of teaching experience, and understands the specific needs of middle school students. Leading candidates have demonstrated success at and enjoy collaborating as an active member of a team, are comfortable teaching in and promoting a pluralistic environment that emphasizes identity development and places importance on the value of community. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, is comfortable with and skilled at working with a wide range of learners, has demonstrated success in integrating positive behavior management in neuro-diverse settings, and enjoys working with young adolescents.

Responsibilities:

• Lead physical education classes for 6th-8th grade students
• Engage in curriculum development and mapping
• Work collaboratively with the Middle School Teachers, Counselors, as well as with the Athletic Department
• Assess skill development of students
• Maintain all storage space, gym, and weight room and ensure cleanliness and organization
• Other duties as assigned by Middle School Administration

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in physical education or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years of teaching or coaching experience in the subject area
• Demonstrated knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of middle school-age students
• Understanding of best practices for instructing students in physical education
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to supervise students in the classroom as well as in other spaces
• Ability to communicate in an effective, clear, and professional manner
• Experience in differentiated instruction and working with students with diverse learning needs is preferred.
• Fluency with technology required

To learn more about this opportunity and the School, please visit https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds

Work Environment

• In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by an annual vaccination. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.