Physical Education and Health Teacher - 25/26 SY

District 300; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Dundee is seeking a dedicated Physical Education and Health Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position requires teaching middle school students, maintaining an effective learning environment, and collaborating with staff. The ideal candidate holds Illinois licensure and has a background in Common Core Standards. Free online application is required.

Qualifications

• Illinois licensure with Middle School Physical Education and Health endorsement(s).
• Knowledge of college readiness skills and experience with common core standards preferred.
• Teamwork and collaboration are required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the designated locations and times.
• Develop and maintain a conducive classroom environment.
• Prepare for classes and show evidence of preparation.
• Evaluate student progress regularly.
• Collaborate with staff in planning and instructional goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Knowledge of Common Core Standards

Coaching Experience

Education

Middle School Physical Education and Health endorsement

Job description

Physical Education and Health Teacher - 25/26 SY

Middle School Physical Education and Health Teacher (1.0 FTE) for the 2025-2026 school year.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the appropriate administrator information about individual student compliance with school and district behavioral expectations, and state and federal laws.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Reading training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core State Standards.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participants that are of reasonable length and address a relevant educational topic as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators.
• Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Collaborate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.

Qualifications

• Illinois licensure with Middle School Physical Education and Health endorsement(s).
• Knowledge of the college readiness skills and experience with common core standards are preferred.
• Team work and collaboration are required, along with reflection and a desire to continually improve your practice.
• Coaching Experience Preferred.

Application Procedures

Apply online.

Selection Process

Applicants will be reviewed by the building's hiring supervisor.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education