Elementary Physical Education Teacher Jobs
Elementary Physical Education Teacher jobs are open across public K-12 districts, charter schools, and private institutions, from first-year instructors to department leads, with specializations in adaptive PE, early childhood movement, and health and wellness integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB TITLE: Classroom Teacher – Elementary Betsie Valley Elementary – Homestead Hills Elementary - Lake Ann Elementary Music and Physical Education – servicing all three elementary buildings
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB FUNCTION: The Teacher shall serve as the educational leader in the classroom
DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: Benzie Central Schools serves nearly 1,100 students K-12 and encompasses over 350 square miles in the beautiful terrain of Northwest Michigan. There are six villages in the district which is also convenient to the cities of Traverse City, Manistee, and Frankfort. Benzie Central has 3 elementary schools serving grades K-5, a growing Early Childhood Program, and a middle/high school serving grades 6-12. There is also an alternate setting/virtual and F2F middle and high school situated near the high school serving grades 6-12.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning • Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction • Establish classroom structures that value positive relationships • Support non-academic needs through the student support network district system • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
- Prepare required reports on students and activities
- Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents
- Establish and communicate clear goals and objectives for all learning activities
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development Benzie County Central Schools 9300 Homestead Road
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- The ability to prioritize student learning needs over obstacles and barriers
- The strong desire to achieve outstanding results
- The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students
- The skill and willingness to leverage student support systems to ensure that the social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs of EACH student is addressed
- The ability to collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans
- The capacity to rigorously create and sustain a well-orchestrated system of ongoing data collection and analysis
- The capacity to align curriculum, instruction, and assessments
- The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, and administrators for support
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ELEMENTARY K-5 ALL SUBJECTS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education endorsement
- Valid state licensing to meet Highly Qualified requirements
Preferred: Preference for:
MUSIC EDUCATION (JQ)
K-12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (MB) K-12
Interested applicants should submit an application online and attach materials including a resume and cover letter at https://northwested.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Posting Closes: November 24, 2026 – 2:00 PM
JOB TITLE: Classroom Teacher – Elementary Betsie Valley Elementary – Homestead Hills Elementary - Lake Ann Elementary Music and Physical Education – servicing all three elementary buildings
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB FUNCTION: The Teacher shall serve as the educational leader in the classroom
DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: Benzie Central Schools serves nearly 1,100 students K-12 and encompasses over 350 square miles in the beautiful terrain of Northwest Michigan. There are six villages in the district which is also convenient to the cities of Traverse City, Manistee, and Frankfort. Benzie Central has 3 elementary schools serving grades K-5, a growing Early Childhood Program, and a middle/high school serving grades 6-12. There is also an alternate setting/virtual and F2F middle and high school situated near the high school serving grades 6-12.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning • Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction • Establish classroom structures that value positive relationships • Support non-academic needs through the student support network district system • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
- Prepare required reports on students and activities
- Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents
- Establish and communicate clear goals and objectives for all learning activities
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development Benzie County Central Schools 9300 Homestead Road
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- The ability to prioritize student learning needs over obstacles and barriers
- The strong desire to achieve outstanding results
- The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students
- The skill and willingness to leverage student support systems to ensure that the social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs of EACH student is addressed
- The ability to collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans
- The capacity to rigorously create and sustain a well-orchestrated system of ongoing data collection and analysis
- The capacity to align curriculum, instruction, and assessments
- The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, and administrators for support
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ELEMENTARY K-5 ALL SUBJECTS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Elementary Education endorsement
- Valid state licensing to meet Highly Qualified requirements
Preferred: Preference for:
MUSIC EDUCATION (JQ)
K-12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (MB) K-12
Interested applicants should submit an application online and attach materials including a resume and cover letter at https://northwested.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Posting Closes: November 24, 2026 – 2:00 PM
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The qualifications that appear most often in elementary physical education teacher jobs.
- State-issued physical education teaching license or certification for K-6 or K-8
- Bachelor's degree in physical education, kinesiology, or a closely related field
- Experience designing developmentally appropriate movement lessons for elementary-age students
- CPR and first aid certification, often required before the first day of employment
- Ability to modify activities for students with disabilities or individualized education programs
- Familiarity with SHAPE America National Standards for K-12 Physical Education
Tips for Your Elementary Physical Education Teacher Job Search
Tailor your resume to state standards
Many districts screen for alignment with their state's physical education curriculum frameworks. Name the specific standards you've taught to, such as SHAPE America's National Standards, so hiring coordinators can confirm fit without asking follow-up questions.
Highlight adaptive PE experience separately
If you've modified activities for students with IEPs or 504 plans, list that in its own bullet rather than burying it under general duties. Elementary schools with inclusive classrooms prioritize candidates who document this experience clearly on their application materials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists elementary physical education teacher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by district size and setting
Rural districts and urban charter networks hire on different timelines and have different equipment budgets, class sizes, and co-teaching expectations. Filtering by district type early helps you target openings where your classroom management style and program philosophy are the strongest match.
Prepare a movement-based lesson demo
Most elementary PE interviews include a short live or recorded lesson demonstration with real students or panelists acting as students. Prepare an age-appropriate activity that shows progression, safety cues, and inclusivity so you're not improvising under pressure on interview day.
Ask about equipment budgets before negotiating
Salary isn't the only variable in an elementary PE offer. Asking what the annual equipment and supplies budget looks like signals professional seriousness and helps you assess whether the program has the infrastructure to support the curriculum you'd want to build.
Elementary Physical Education Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most elementary physical education teachers?
The most active employers for elementary physical education teachers right now are Espanola Public Schools, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and KIPP Schools, and the most openings are in Arizona, New Mexico, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to increase in late spring and midsummer as districts post vacancies for the upcoming school year.
How many elementary physical education teacher jobs are remote?
About 0% of elementary physical education teacher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most PE instruction. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include curriculum development roles, adaptive PE consulting positions, and district-level instructional coaching rather than classroom-facing teaching assignments.
How do you become an elementary physical education teacher?
You typically need a bachelor's degree in physical education or kinesiology, completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program, and a passing score on your state's educator licensure exams. After student teaching at the elementary level, you apply for your state teaching license, then pursue open positions in K-6 or K-8 districts that match your certification area.
How do you get hired as an elementary physical education teacher with little experience?
Substitute teaching or paraprofessional work in elementary schools builds observable classroom experience that hiring panels value over a blank resume. Focusing your applications on smaller rural districts or charter schools, which often face tighter candidate pools, also improves your chances. Volunteering to run after-school movement programs or youth sports gives you concrete examples to reference in interviews.
What does the elementary physical education teacher interview process look like?
Most districts conduct an initial screening call or panel interview with HR and a curriculum coordinator, followed by an in-person or video interview with a school principal and sometimes lead teachers. A live or recorded lesson demonstration with students or panelists is standard at the elementary level. Final-round candidates typically complete a background check and reference verification before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to elementary physical education teacher jobs?
You can find and apply to elementary physical education teacher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from districts and schools across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification, grade-level experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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