Early College School Health​/Physical Education Teacher

High School Health & Physical Education Teacher

Location:

Early College School at DSU, Dover, DE Position Type:
Full-Time, Remainder of  School Year

Start Date:

8/1/2026

About the Position

ECS@DSU is seeking a passionate, scholar-centered Health & Physical Education Teacher to join our high school instructional team. The ideal candidate will promote lifelong wellness, foster healthy decision-making, and deliver engaging PE experiences that support the physical, social, and emotional development of scholars. We are looking for an educator who can build positive relationships, implement rigorous standards-based instruction, and contribute to a safe and inclusive school culture.

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Curriculum
• Develop and deliver standards-aligned lessons in both Health Education and Physical Education.
• Implement research-based instructional strategies that accommodate diverse learners.
• Integrate fitness, nutrition, mental health, substance-abuse prevention, and overall wellness topics into the health curriculum.
• Design and facilitate PE activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and skill development.
• Utilize data to monitor scholar progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Classroom & Behavior Management
• Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Reinforce positive student behavior and school-wide expectations.
• Collaboration & Professionalism
• Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, and administrators to support scholar needs.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding scholar progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to school initiatives, extracurricular activities, and scholar wellness programming.
• Adhere to Early College School policies, including attendance, absences and evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or related field required.
• Valid state teaching certification in Health and/or Physical Education (or eligibility for certification).
• Demonstrated knowledge of adolescent development and best practices in health/PE instruction.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and classroom management skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience teaching at the high school level.
• Ability to coach or support extracurricular athletics (not required, but welcomed).
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment that honors diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plan. Opportunities for professional growth.

Terms of Employment

Remainder of  school year Continued employment offer contingent upon performance evaluation Salary Range:
Teacher Scale Benefits in accordance with Board of Education policy. Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board of Directors and State policies.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Resume

Cover letter

Teaching certification(s)

Three professional references