Physical Education Teacher
About the Employer
Responsibilities
• Provide physical education instruction to early childhood, elementary, and middle school students.
• Ensures safety of students by providing active supervision.
• Builds strong relationships based on mutual respect across dimensions of difference with students, families, and all stakeholders.
• Provides appropriate, research-based scaffolds and differentiates instruction.
• Develops and uses an effective classroom culture plan.
• Collects and analyzes data, and uses it to drive decisions.
• Prepares and implements daily lessons aligned to the curriculum.
• Provides high-quality and consistent input in the language of instruction per the Dual Language Model.
Posting for: 2026-2027 School Year
This posting is for a position during the 2026-2027 school year and would start in August 2026.
Must-Haves
• High-priority skills and qualities:
• Continuously reflects, grows, and develops professional practice
• Believes in the capacity of each child to achieve at high levels
• Cultivates a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused culture
• Approaches all situations with an asset-based and growth mindset
• Develops and uses effective organization systems
• Communicates in a proactive, timely, and effective manner
Minimum Qualifications
• Physical Education grades K-12 license to teach in Missouri or other state or ability to teach physical education in the country in which the teacher received their training.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Literacy, Language, or a closely related field.
Nice-to-Haves
• Skills and qualities that are a plus but not necessarily a requirement:
• Teaching experience in PreK-8 setting
• Solid understanding of academic and behavioral strategies for students with various needs
Compensation and Benefits
SLLIS is committed to: Our compensation system is transparent, equitable, sustainable, and competitive in relation to the local educational market in which we serve. It offers fair and predictable compensation to ensure SLLIS is retaining top talent.
• Attracting and retaining a diverse staff.
• Honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of everyone.
• Creating a just, equitable, and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world.
• Annual salary: $50,000 - $70,440 (based on highest postsecondary degree and years of experience).
• Free comprehensive health care package (medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance).
• Low-cost buy-up plan available too!
• College tuition rewards program for dependents.
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs.
• Retirement contributions of 14.5% of annual salary and optional 403b.
• Supply reimbursements and a staff laptop to use.
• 12 PTO days per year, plus no work in June or July!
• Other paid time off includes: one week for Thanksgiving break, two weeks for winter break, one week off for spring break, and all major U.S. holidays (averages 25 days per year).
• Paid parental leave for new parents.
• Individualized coaching and support.
• Leadership opportunities to help staff meet their career goals.
Application Process
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Not all applicants will receive an interview for the position, but all applications will be thoroughly reviewed. SLLIS has a multi-stage hiring process which includes a phone screening interview, an interview with our talent committee and a final interview with our administration team.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
SLLIS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating a just, equitable, and inclusive school, St. Louis community, and world. We actively encourage all qualified applicants to apply.