Classroom Teacher​/Physical Education

Position: Classroom Teacher / Physical Education
Location: Scotland

Job Description:

Scotland Elementary School is located in the quiet Northeast corner of Connecticut, Scotland is a small unique PreK-6 school setting with approximately 90 students and 35 staff members. Supportive administrative team seeks the addition of either:

Choice 1:
Part-Time (.6 FTE) 3 days a week Physical Education/Health teacher

OR

Choice 2: A FULL TIME position with another school district (Hampton Elementary prek-6th grades) to complete our school teaching community.

Position:
Physical Education/Health Teacher (.6 FTE)

School:
Scotland Elementary School or/and Hampton Elementary School

Reports to:

Principals

Start Date:

August 2026

Compensation: prorated per the union contract

Application:
Please submit a cover letter of interest, resume, and transcript to Ann Knowles, Principal at aknowles.

Duties and

Responsibilities Include:

* Plan, create and deliver daily PE and health lesson plans that are rigorous and aligned to state standards, while fostering fun and high level of interest for students.

* Introduce elements of strength, endurance and flexibility into physical education teaching and activities;

* Provide multimodal and differentiated instruction using a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles and varying needs/interests;

* Prepare equipment and materials for physical education activities;

* Observe, assess and communicate student progress (academic, behavioral, social, physical);

* Ensure individual well-being and safety is incorporated into teaching and activities;

* Support student physical fitness assessments at the school, state and national levels, as requested;

* Actively participate in wide variety of school day and extracurricular events as planned, including activities centered around professional development;

* Responsibly fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree

* Current or eligible Connecticut Teacher Elementary Certification - (044, Physical Education, Pre-K to 12) AND (043, Health, Pre-K to 12)

* Prior experience working with elementary students a plus but not a requirement