Upper School (Grades 5-8) Physical Education Teacher
New Yesterday
Position Description:
Town School for Boys seeks a full-time Physical Education teacher to join our Physical Education department, beginning in August 2025. This faculty member will be responsible for providing physical education instruction for two grades within middle school (Grades 5-8), as well as helping cover occasional Lower School physical education classes. This role will work in partnership with the Director of Athletics to plan lessons and, on occasion, co-teach classes to support a smooth transition and curricular alignment. School-wide responsibilities include recess and lunch supervision, and grade level and faculty meetings. Other responsibilities may include chaperoning outdoor education/field trips, serving as an advisor and attending student performances and athletic events.
Town School's physical education program encourages students to experience the benefits and enjoyment of physical activity and to discover the value of personal wellness as part of daily living. An outcome of the program should be that students begin to make responsible and thoughtful decisions relative to their personal health habits and practices in high school, college, and throughout their lives. We also teach the rules and fundamentals of many sports throughout the school year, with students eventually playing these games in a controlled setting where teamwork and sportsmanship are emphasized. More specific information about PE is available on the curriculum section of our website.
The ideal candidate will have prior physical education teaching experience, experience in or a willingness to coach multiple sports (coaching earns additional compensation), familiarity with curricular design principles, understanding of California State Standards for Physical Education, enjoy working with boys in middle school, possess strong classroom management practices and have a deep respect for the intellectual and social-emotional development of boys. We hope to find a candidate with the skills and imagination to connect physical education class to the boys' lives, one who values shepherding boys through the emotional ups and downs of their middle school years.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications. In our mission to be the best school for our students and families, our faculty and staff are committed to engaging in personal and professional growth.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Town School for Boys admits students of any race, color, religion, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.
Town School for Boys is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are commensurate with our peer schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and with similar NAIS schools. Please see the employment section of our website for additional information.
Salary information: At Town, salaries are one component of a compensation package that includes retirement matching, daily lunch, health & dental insurance, and life, AD & LTD insurance. The anticipated annual base salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of Upper School Physical Education Teacher is $75,000 to $140,000, depending on factors such as years of experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as part of any final offer.
To Apply:
Please submit materials using the "Apply for this position" button below. Please do not send materials directly elsewhere. Materials should include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position
- Resume that includes all employment and education information
- Location:
- San Francisco
- Job Type:
- FullTime