Job Description
Middle School PE Teacher Ferguson-Florissant School District - 3.7 Ferguson, MO Job Details Full-time $45,066 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Instructional modifications Teacher collaboration Teaching Certification Accommodations in instruction First aid and
CPR Full Job Description Middle School Physical Education Teacher:
Architect of Teamwork and Lifelong Fitness Location:
FFSD Middle School Sites (Grades 7-8) Status:
10-Month Academic Calendar Certified Staff Exempt The Opportunity:
Energizing the Middle Years In Ferguson-Florissant, we believe that an active body is essential to a focused mind—especially during the high-energy middle school years. We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy Middle School PE Teacher to join our "New Chapter." You aren't just "throwing out dodgeballs"; you are building a lifetime foundation for health, teaching our 7th and 8th graders how to collaborate, handle victory and defeat with grace, and discover physical activities they will love long after they leave our gyms. If you possess the unique energy required to motivate young adolescents, a passion for fitness, and a commitment to inclusive movement, your next chapter starts here. Role Summary The Middle School PE Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering a comprehensive, standards-aligned physical education and health curriculum. Reporting to the Building Principal, you will lead students through fitness assessments, cooperative games, and individual and team sports. You will cultivate a safe, high-energy environment where students of all athletic abilities feel welcomed, challenged, and supported in their personal wellness goals. Why You'll Succeed (Qualifications) Certified Professional:
Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in K-12 or 5-9 Physical Education required. (Dual certification in Health Education preferred). Adolescent Expert:
You understand the unique physical, social, and emotional changes occurring in 11-to-14-year-olds and know how to channel that energy positively. Master of Inclusion:
Proven ability to modify sports and fitness plans so that every student—regardless of physical ability or experience—can participate safely and successfully. Safety & First Aid Expert:
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (or immediate willingness to obtain) with a strict commitment to facility and equipment safety protocols. Collaborative Team Player:
Exceptional communication skills to partner with health teachers, coaches, and building administrators. Your Impact (Key Duties) Instructional Energy:
Design and facilitate engaging units in team sports, lifetime fitness activities (like yoga, track, or strength training), and cooperative teamwork challenges. Fitness Advocacy:
Guide students through fitness testing metrics, helping them set, track, and achieve personal health and wellness goals. Social-Emotional Coaching:
Use the gym and athletic fields as classrooms for character, explicitly teaching sportsmanship, leadership, and conflict resolution. Safe Environment Oversight:
Maintain proactive supervision of gym floors, outdoor fields, and locker room transition areas to guarantee student safety and emotional well-being. Equipment Stewardship:
Manage, sanitize, and inventory all physical education equipment, ensuring resources are treated with respect and stored securely. School-Wide Wellness:
Support school-wide health initiatives, field days, and intramural structures that connect physical health to the broader campus culture. Your Leadership Partners Primary Support:
Building Principal & Assistant Principals District Support:
Physical Education & Health Coordinator The Logistics of Your Success Classification:
Certified Staff 10-Month Academic Calendar (187 Days). Work Year:
Standard teacher contract with summers, weekends, and traditional school breaks off. Salary:
Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule (commensurate with education, experience, and certifications). Benefits:
Full-time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, & PSRS Retirement). The FFSD Advantage:
Total Rewards & Support We don't just hire PE teachers; we invest in the champions of our students' physical vitality. Health & Heart:
100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus priority access to our Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic for your personal care. Time to Recharge & Recover:
Enjoy 10 designated sick days and 3 personal days annually to keep your own physical wellness at peak levels. Future Security:
Full participation in the secure PSRS public retirement system and district-provided Life Insurance. Professional Community:
Access to a dedicated cohort of district-wide PE professionals for shared curriculum, best practices, and collaborative professional development. About Our District The Ferguson-Florissant School District is fiercely committed to the "New Chapter" of holistic education. We recognize that our 10,000 scholars thrive when their minds and bodies are fully engaged. Join us in building a healthier, more resilient future for the students of North St. Louis County. Hiring Timeline Application Deadline:
June 11, 2026 Ready to inspire our middle schoolers to move, thrive, and achieve? Join our team today!
