Physical Education Teacher, Middle School

Job overview

The Physical Education Teacher, Middle School role is onsite in New Haven, CT. The posting lists a salary range of $50,500–$90,000 per year. The teacher supports Booker T. Washington Academy Middle School, part of Elevate Charter Schools, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student leadership. The role develops students’ physical literacy, health knowledge, sportsmanship, and self-discipline through engaging physical education instruction. It also contributes to school culture through collaboration, student support, and possible extracurricular activities such as intramural sports, fitness clubs, or wellness programs.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate physical education lessons
• promote fitness, movement skills, health literacy, and teamwork
• differentiate instruction for diverse needs and abilities
• monitor student progress and adjust instruction
• establish a safe and inclusive environment
• reinforce school values through athletics and physical education
• collaborate with staff
• lead or support extracurricular activities such as intramural sports, fitness clubs, or wellness programs
• support school routines and community events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical education teacher

middle school

new haven ct

elevate charter schools

booker t. washington academy

full-time

physical education

health and fitness

student wellness

sportsmanship

teaching certification

cpr/first aid

$50.5k–$90k per year

extracurricular activities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits packages for regular, full-time employees
• personalized coaching, professional learning, and school-wide development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, physical education teaching certification or ability to obtain it, two to three years of teaching or youth athletics coaching experience, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to complete it.

About the employer

Elevate Charter Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.