Thacher Montessori School Inc
Location
Milton, Massachusetts
Salary
$40 - $50 / HOUR
Plan and lead age-appropriate physical education classes for elementary and middle school students. Promote physical fitness, sportsmanship, and healthy habits while maintaining a safe learning environment.
A Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have experience teaching or coaching school-aged children and possess strong classroom management skills.
Benefits: 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Paid time off Open Position: Part-Time Physical Education Teacher
Thacher Montessori School is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered Part-Time Physical Education Teacher to provide physical education instruction to Elementary and Middle School students during the academic year.
A Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Education, or a related field (preferred) Experience teaching and/or coaching school-aged children Strong communication and classroom management skills A warm, energetic, and engaging personality An appreciation for child-centered education
Responsibilities: include:
Planning and leading age-appropriate physical education classes Promoting physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy habits Creating a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment Maintaining equipment and ensuring the safe use of activity spaces Collaborating with faculty and administration as needed
Located just minutes from Boston, Thacher Montessori School serves students from Toddler through Middle School in a unique natural setting adjacent to the Blue Hills Reservation and the historic 7,000-acre Wakefield Estate, a 23-acre arboretum with livestock and specimen gardens. Accredited by AMS and AISNE, Thacher is a vibrant Montessori community dedicated to cultivating curiosity, independence, academic excellence, and compassion.
We value educators who foster confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of movement while helping students develop healthy habits that support their overall growth.
Please send a letter of interest and resume to Michelle Seyller, Head of School, at employment@thacherschool.org.
Market context
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