Alexandria, Virginia
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 24-Apr-26
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: 60,000 - 85,000
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Washington Episcopal School in Bethesda, MD seeks a dynamic, energetic and flexible physical education (P.E.) Teacher/Coach to join our Athletic Department.
The qualified candidate will help plan, organize and deliver lessons consistent with the WES Athletic and School Philosophies in the classroom as well as the playing fields. There is a focus on participation, cooperation and skill acquisition that furthers motor, cognitive, and physical skills.
Qualified candidates will have excellent leadership and communication skills, the ability to work on a team and will take on the following duties:
- Work together with PE staff to enhance the PE program.
- Plan and teach PE classes for Pre-Kindergarten 3 – Grade 4
- Coach and/or teach PE during fall, winter and spring season for grades 5-8
- Track student progress and complete repost cards and comments when scheduled.
- Communicate effectively with parents as needed.
- Contribute to the life of the school and it’s community by being involved
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to support the social and emotional needs of students.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in physical education or similar discipline
- Experience with children, preferably in a school setting
- Experience coaching multiple sports
- Interest in working in a team setting in a diverse school community
- Effective communication skills both oral and written
- Experience using standard office equipment and school technology
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
- A passion for promoting childhood and lifelong activity and wellness
Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8. Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared citizens of the world.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $60,000 - $85,000
- Excellent health insurance
- The TIAA-CREF retirement annuity, up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Funding for professional development
- 60% tuition remission for the children of faculty and staff, plus additional need-based aid as applicable
- Complimentary Extended Day for the children of faculty and staff
- 50-100% tuition remission for Summer@WES for the children of faculty and staff
- 9 days of PTO, plus an additional three weeks of summer leave for 12-month employees
Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor visa applications at this time.
Washington Episcopal School is welcoming and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
