Elementary PE Teacher - Traveling

Ferguson-Florissant School District PARKER ROAD ELEMENTARY - Florissant, Missouri

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• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  May 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted:
  May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Jul 1, 2026

Location: Parker Road

Status: 10-Month Academic Calendar Certified Staff Exempt

In Ferguson-Florissant, we believe that a healthy body fuels a healthy mind. We are seeking a high-energy, mobile, and creative Elementary PE Teacher to lead our youngest scholars (PreK–2nd Grade) in the discovery of movement. You aren’t just "running gym class"; you are teaching children how to coordinate their bodies, work as a team, and develop a lifelong love for physical activity.

As a traveling teacher, you bring a fresh burst of energy to each site you visit, ensuring that our "New Chapter" includes a robust focus on physical health for every student, regardless of their building. If you are ready to turn the playground or gym into a laboratory of movement, your next chapter starts here.

The Traveling Elementary PE Teacher is responsible for delivering a developmentally appropriate physical education curriculum across multiple primary school sites. You will focus on fundamental movement skills, rhythmic activities, and social-emotional growth through play. This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to adapt to different spaces and school cultures while maintaining a consistent, high-quality program for our littlest athletes.

• Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in K-12 Physical Education.
• Early Childhood Expert: You have a deep understanding of gross motor development for children ages 4–8.
• Master of Engagement: You know how to keep a class of 1st graders focused, moving, and safe through positive reinforcement and structured play.
• Adaptable & Mobile: You possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between school sites, with the ability to "set up shop" and be effective in various environments.
• Safety Mindset: Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) and a commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for students of all physical abilities.

• Instructional Energy: Design and lead lessons that focus on locomotor skills (running, hopping, skipping) and non-locomotor skills (balancing, stretching).
• Social-Emotional
  
  Coaching:
  
  Use PE as a venue to teach sharing, following directions, and "good sportsmanship" at an introductory level.
• Inclusive Activity: Adapt games and activities to ensure students with diverse physical needs and developmental levels can participate fully and successfully.
• Health Integration: Briefly introduce foundational concepts of nutrition, heart health, and how the body works in a way that is accessible to K-2 learners.
• Site
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with classroom teachers and building principals at each site to coordinate schedules and support school-wide wellness initiatives.
• Equipment Stewardship: Manage and transport mobile PE equipment, ensuring it is used safely and stored properly at each location.

• Primary Support: Building Principals (at assigned sites)

• Classification: Certified Staff 10-Month Academic Calendar (187 Days).
• Travel: Regular travel between primary school sites is required (mileage reimbursement provided per district policy).
• Work Year: Standard teacher contract with summers and school breaks off.
• Salary: Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule (commensurate with experience and degree).

• Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to our Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic for your wellness.
• Time to Recharge & Recover: Enjoy 10 designated sick days and 3 personal days annually to keep your…