Vine Academy·Burr Ridge, Illinois
The teacher will lead physical education classes for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Responsibilities include customizing workouts to individual student needs and providing real-time feedback within a personalized learning environment.
Seeking a K-12 Physical Education Teacher for School Year 2026-2027 Do you dream of being able to truly be effective as a teacher?
Imagine working with class sizes of only nine to twelve students at a time and having the ability to truly customize workouts to the needs of each student in your class.
Imagine being surrounded by a team of truly supportive teachers and administrators and being able to focus on teaching the subject that you love.
That's what's available to teachers at Vine Academy.
Vine Academy, a small, private school in Burr Ridge, is currently accepting teacher applications for a dynamic and passionate physical education teacher who loves to work with students at a variety of ages from K-12.
Everything about our school is designed for personalized learning.
We set goals and customize instruction to each student.
We provide individualized support and real-time feedback in all classes.
Our students achieve amazing outcomes while maintaining their love of learning.
For more information on our school, please visit us at www.vineacademy.com.
About You: You have experience as a physical education teacher or personal trainer who worked with children in a class setting.
You are excellent at building strong relationships with students and families.
You value candor, honesty, and direct feedback.
You would thrive working with a team of passionate and dedicated educators.
Candidates must have experience as a physical education teacher or personal trainer working with children in a class setting. Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with students and families are required.
Market context
Illinois schools continue to hire Physical Education Teachers to support student wellness, motor-skill development, and state-aligned health instruction. This role is competitive because districts typically look for a Bachelor’s degree, an active Illinois Professional Educator License with physical education endorsements, and clear background-check eligibility; relocation and tuition assistance can also make offers more appealing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your PEL status and prepare examples of classroom management and activity-based instruction.