Physical Education and Health Teacher

Position Overview

As our Physical Education & Health Teacher, you'll develop and implement a comprehensive wellness curriculum that builds physical skills, health knowledge, and positive attitudes toward lifelong fitness. Working across elementary and middle school levels, you'll create engaging experiences that promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy decision-making while adapting to diverse learning needs.

What You'll Do

• Design Comprehensive Wellness Education
• Create engaging health education lessons on nutrition, mental health, substance abuse prevention, and personal wellness
• Create inclusive, positive environments that promote respect, teamwork, and risk-taking
• Implement effective behavior management strategies ensuring safe, productive learning
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs in collaboration with special education staff
• Organize fitness events, clubs, and intramural programs extending learning beyond class time
• Encourage students to adopt healthy lifestyles and regular physical activity habits
• Audit student progress through formative and summative assessments
• Communicate progress to families and collaborate with colleagues on holistic student development
• Manage equipment and facilities ensuring safety and proper maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related field (Master's preferred)
• Wisconsin teaching certification in Physical Education (PK-12) or eligibility for certification
• Strong knowledge of Wisconsin State Standards for Physical Education
• Previous elementary and middle school PE teaching experience preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse populations
• Enthusiasm for promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles
• Ability to adapt instruction for diverse learners and special needs students
• Collaborative mindset with commitment to cross-curricular integration
• Growth-oriented approach with innovative thinking about wellness education

Exceptional Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary based on education, experience, and demonstrated impact
• 11-month assignment with dedicated planning time
• 14 PTO days plus holidays, spring break, and winter break
• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Automatic admission for your age-eligible child to One City Schools
• Comprehensive professional development in innovative educational models
• Training in student-driven, project-based learning approaches
• Collaboration with UW-Madison research partnerships
• On-campus childcare center with subsidized tuition for staff
• Home ownership support through Own-It Program ($19,000 down payment grants available)

About One City Schools

Our Mission: To seed a new model of public education ensuring children are on track to succeed from birth through high school graduation.

Our Impact:

• Both schools "Exceeded Expectations" on 2024 state report cards
• Elementary: outpaced 87% of Wisconsin public elementary schools
• Middle School: outpaced 94% of Wisconsin public middle schools
• 94% of preschoolers test kindergarten-ready

Why One City? We're more than a school system—we're educational innovators influencing policy, curriculum, and teaching practices across Wisconsin and beyond. From pioneering pandemic safety protocols to leading $2.6 billion in education funding advocacy, One City is shaping the future of public education.

Application Deadline

Positions remain open until filled - we're committed to finding the perfect fit for our scholars.