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7th grade Physical Education and Health Teacher, Middle School
The Harker School
#Middle School#Growth Mindset#Academic Excellence#Physical Education#Health#College Preparatory#Faculty#Intellectual Curiosity#Personal Accountability#Department Chair
OtherOn Site2-5 yrs$80,000 - $120,000 / YEARPosted 2 months ago
Location
San Jose, California
Salary
$80,000 - $120,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The role involves teaching Physical Education and Health to middle school students, including four sections of girls' PE and one section of Health. The educator will be expected to cultivate dynamic learning environments and inspire students to reach their fullest potential.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess at least a bachelor's degree in the subject area taught, with a master's degree preferred, and have three or more years of relevant teaching experience. Essential qualifications include the ability to create creative, well-organized lesson plans and demonstrate strong collaboration and organizational skills.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeOrganizationHealth EducationCollaborationClassroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentLesson PlanningStudent GuidancePhysical EducationCollegiality
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Middle
- School -
- San
- Jose,
- CA 95124Position
- Type:
- FacultySalary
- Range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year Harker attracts exceptional educators who are experts in their fields, passionate about working with and guiding children, and dedicated to inspiring students to reach their fullest potential. Our teachers cultivate dynamic learning environments both inside and outside the classroom, helping students find their place and their unique talents in today’s world. Like our students, Harker educators value community and teamwork, recognizing their vital role in fostering a growth mindset. We seek to hire a highly qualified individual to teach Physical Education and Health at our Middle School Campus, beginning in August 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time, benefits-eligible position includes 4 sections of girls’ PE and 1 section of Health. For the right candidate with experience, this position could also include serving as the middle school physical education department chair. For information about our academic programs, please visit us at https://www.harker.org. Qualifications Has, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in the subject area taught; MA preferred Has three+ years of teaching experience in relevant subject areas and appropriate grade-level division Has the ability to create and communicate well-organized, meaningful, and creative lesson plans that thoughtfully incorporate teaching strategies to further and maximize student learning Demonstrates collaboration, collegiality, and organization
- About
- The
- Harker
- School: Harker is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school serving TK through grade 12. Harker has three campuses (lower, middle, and upper schools) located within minutes of each other in San Jose.
- For over 100 years,
- Harker's mission has remained constant: to create an environment that promotes academic excellence inspires intellectual curiosity, expects personal accountability, and forever instills a genuine passion for learning. We’re tremendously proud of our century-old tradition of excellence in education and the international recognition our students, faculty, and programs have earned.
- Our
- Mission: Our mission is to educate students for success at college and beyond and to foster kindness, respect, and integrity within a safe and nurturing environment. We achieve academic excellence through the development of intellectual curiosity, personal accountability, and love of learning. Our comprehensive program and exceptional faculty and staff help students discover, develop, and enjoy their unique talents. We honor individuality, embrace diversity, and promote leadership and service, preparing students to take their place as global citizens.