High School Physical Education​/Health Teacher. .FTE

About Spring Lake Park Schools

We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park in the northwest Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose - "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human‑centered design thinking. We are working to create a culture where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning that are centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Each teacher designs meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Our educators create engaging, relevant work grounded in students' interests, strengths, and needs, challenging them to think deeply and take an active role in their learning.

Teachers cultivate inclusive, engaging learning environments where each student feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging. The focus is developing strong academic skills and essential career and life competencies such as collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and self‑direction.

Our teachers are reflective, collaborative professionals committed to ongoing learning. They embrace a culture of reciprocal feedback, refining their practice and driving continuous improvement and innovation. Above all, they believe that each student deserves meaningful work worthy of their time, talents, and potential.

Our physical education and health teachers promote student wellness, physical fitness, and lifelong healthy habits by integrating community wellness themes and real‑world health contexts into daily learning experiences, empowering students to make informed, healthy choices in and beyond the classroom.

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and holds or is eligible for a Minnesota State Licensure in Physical Education. Additional demonstrated qualifications include commitment to the equitable education of all students, creative planning and organizational skills, and highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully implement the responsibilities of the position overview listed above.

• Excellence in collaboration with colleagues and enthusiasm to work with students.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning evidenced by graduate‑level work or earned degree, and participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area.
• Experience working with diverse learners.

Group Teachers Position 0.40 FTE, Teacher Rate of Pay $20,891–$43,112/school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications). Benefits:
Sick Leave. Salary pro‑rated based on start date.

This position will remain open until filled. Individuals who wish to be considered must apply online at  Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview. With any inquiries regarding the position, please feel free to contact Spring Lake Park High School Assistant Principal Megan Jahnke mjahnk or (763) 600‑5100.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.