Physical Education (PE) Teacher (JH and HS)

Physical Education (PE) Teacher | Junior High and High School
The Vanguard School – Colorado Springs, CO

Salary: Starting at $48,000 annually, based on qualifications
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Contract Days: 195 Days
Start Date: July 24, 2026

Application Requirement: Degree transcripts and/or diploma must be included with your application for consideration.

Join Our Team

The Vanguard School is seeking an enthusiastic and student-centered Physical Education Teacher to inspire students in Junior High and High School through engaging physical education experiences that promote lifelong wellness, character development, leadership, and healthy habits.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by creating a positive learning environment where students build confidence, teamwork skills, physical fitness, and personal responsibility.

Position Summary

The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering engaging instruction and physical activities designed to support students’ academic excellence, physical well-being, virtue, and leadership development.

Essential Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Learning

• Deliver engaging and effective physical education instruction for students in Junior High and High School
• Implement curriculum with fidelity while adapting instruction to meet student needs
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Promote student growth, achievement, and participation
• Maintain effective classroom and activity management practices
• Support student development through encouragement and leadership opportunities

Content Knowledge & Instructional Areas

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Developmentally appropriate physical health and fitness principles
• Human growth, lifespan development, and nutrition
• Foundations of kinesiology, anatomy, exercise physiology, and health education
• Age-appropriate sports, games, and motor skill development
• Physical safety practices, injury prevention, CPR, and first aid procedures
• Adaptations and accommodations for students with disabilities
• Movement fundamentals including:
  • Gymnastics
  • Tumbling
  • Dance
  • Weight training
• Individual sports such as:
  • Track & Field
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Archery
• Team sports such as:
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain professional standards and responsibilities
• Collaborate with colleagues, staff, and administration
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred in Physical Education or related field)
• Minimum of 36 semester hours in the content area preferred
• Colorado Teaching License not required

Preferred Experience

• Previous teaching or youth coaching experience preferred
• Passion for student engagement, physical wellness, and character development

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

✔ Medical Insurance
✔ Dental Insurance
✔ Vision Insurance
✔ Life Insurance
✔ Long-Term Disability Insurance
✔ Paid Time Off
✔ PERA Retirement Benefits

Equal Opportunity & Employment Information

• Applicants are required to disclose relevant information related to criminal history, employment history, and licensure history as part of the application process.
• All employees must successfully complete and pass a CBI and FBI fingerprint-based background check as a condition of employment.
• The Vanguard School complies with all applicable federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination based on disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or ancestry in its programs and activities.
• Applicants who upload transcripts or certifications may redact sensitive date information (including date of birth and dates of attendance, graduation, or completion). An unredacted copy will be required upon offer of employment. Resumés may also omit dates related to high school and/or post-secondary education attendance or graduation.

Join The Vanguard School and help students build healthy habits, confidence, leadership skills, and a lifelong appreciation for physical wellness.