Middle School PE Teacher: Inspire Fitness & Skills

Physical Education Teacher - Soldiers Memorial Middle School

• 23-May-2026 to Until Filled (EST)
• 1510 Legion St, Tazewell, TN 37879, USA
• per year Direct deposit is made on the 18th of each month. If the 18th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deposit is made on the business day prior.
• Full Time
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A middle school physical education teacher in Tennessee for grades 5-8 is responsible for delivering standards-based instruction that promotes physical literacy, fitness, and social-emotional growth.

• Activity Facilitation: Lead diverse activities including individual and team sports, physical fitness routines, rhythms, and dance.
• Student Assessment: Monitor and document student progress using assessments like Fitness Gram to track health-related fitness levels.
• Safety & Environment: Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment by managing equipment and facility use and applying safety best practices.
• Collaboration: Participate in faculty meetings, communicate student progress to parents, and work with administrators to refine academic programs.
• Extracurricular Involvement: Often includes coaching athletic teams or facilitating community-building events.

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: A valid Tennessee teaching license with an applicable endorsement
• Testing: Successful completion of the Praxis II Physical
  
  Education:
  
  Content Knowledge exam.
• Physical Health: Must be in good physical health and capable of standing, walking, and demonstrating physical techniques.
• Instructional Leadership: Ability to manage large groups in gym or outdoor settings while maintaining student focus.
• Inclusion Expertise: Skill in adapting activities to accommodate various ability levels and learning styles.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for connecting with diverse students, families, and stakeholders.