Physical Education Teacher

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Physical Education Teacher - Heritage Oak School

Heritage Oak is a distinguished private school committed to providing a rigorous and enriching educational experience for students in preschool through 8th grade. Our school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, integrating academics with arts, athletics, and community service to foster intellectual growth and character development. A career at Heritage Oak offers numerous opportunities for professional growth within the supportive framework of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional stipend available for coaching sports (optional)
• Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role:

As a Physical Education Teacher at Heritage Oak, you will design and deliver a comprehensive PE curriculum for elementary and middle school students that promotes physical wellness, motor skill development, teamwork, and social-emotional growth. You will create a safe, inclusive, and active learning environment that encourages all students to participate, challenge themselves, and build lifelong fitness habits.

This role is ideal for educators who are enthusiastic about youth development, athletics, movement education, and fostering positive student relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Physical Education lessons aligned with grade-level learning objectives and student developmental needs
• Teach a variety of physical activities, including fitness, team sports, movement skills, coordination, and wellness education
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom culture that emphasizes teamwork, respect, perseverance, and sportsmanship
• Promote physical fitness, healthy habits, and active lifestyles among students
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback on participation, skill development, and effort
• Ensure student safety during all physical activities and maintain appropriate supervision standards
• Organize and manage equipment, gym spaces, and outdoor activity areas
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student growth and school initiatives
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding student progress and participation
• Support school events, athletic programs, assemblies, and community activities as needed

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience teaching in a private school or independent school setting
• Knowledge of age-appropriate physical development and fitness instruction
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learning styles and abilities
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Experience leading school sports, enrichment programs, or extracurricular activities is a plus

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Teaching credential or PE certification preferred
• Previous teaching or coaching experience with elementary and/or middle school students strongly preferred
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
• Passion for youth fitness, athletics, and student wellness
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks

Physical Education teacher to support K-8th grade students. Works alongside a PE team. Coaching for sports is an additional stipend, if interested.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.