Posted: 30-Apr-26
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 1127
About the Position
DEPARTMENT: Middle School PE/Health Education
REPORTS TO: Middle School Principal
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA: Exempt
TYPE OF ROLE: Full-time
DATE: August 17, 2026
COMPENSATION: Salaried (based on experience)
BENEFITS: Benefits eligible (dependent upon course load/FTE status)
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Georgetown Day School is a Pre-K-12 co-educational independent day school dedicated to cultivating a just, inclusive and diverse school community. As such we are committed to excellence in teaching and seek a culturally competent, experienced Physical Education and Health teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Primary job responsibilities include teaching physical education and health classes to various grade levels in our 5th-8th middle school program. Coaching responsibilities include coaching Middle and High School athletics.
Building a positive learning environment, meaningful curriculum and teaching through an equity lens are essential components of a GDS instruction. The ability to provide those elements, work collaboratively with colleagues, and place children’s interests and experiences at the heart of the classroom are essential components of the job. As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Physical Education Team, oversight and teaching of one section each of 5th and 6th-grade Physical Education classes.
- Co-teach a Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten Physical Education section.
- Teach a rotation of 5th and 6th-grade health classes.
- Teach 1 period of 7th and 8th-grade health per week.
- Coach 2 seasons of Middle School Athletics, as assigned by the Athletic Director.
- Coach 1 season of High School Athletics, as assigned by the Athletic Director.
- Serve as a Middle School Advisor, supporting the academic and social well-being of a small group of students, and steward the family/school partnership.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet regularly with the department, grade-level teams, and attend divisional meetings. Attend additional meetings and responsibilities beyond school hours, as needed.
- Attend grade-level trips as assigned.
- Set up, take down, and maintain physical education equipment.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned.
D.C. Wage Transparency Act Disclosure
Regarding the salary range for this position, GDS follows a Pay Equity Scale for Teaching Staff that recognizes years of direct experience and correlates to steps on the Scale. The HR team evaluates resumes on an individual basis to identify years of experience, which correlates to steps on our scale. A teacher entering in their 1st year of full-time teaching is slated to earn approximately $65,000 annually for the 2026-2027 School Year, and each year of experience equates to approximately $1000 to 1500 additional, annually. Compensation for this role will utilize the Equitable Compensation Pay (ECP) and or the Pay Equity Scale (depending upon applicability).
For faculty and staff that are contracted to work in a permanent or long-term sub capacity (90 calendar days or more) for at least half-time: A summary of employee benefits are available on the GDS website: https://www.gds.org/about/careers-at-gds
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org. For full-time, permanent roles, a summary of employee benefits are available on the GDS website: https://www.gds.org/about/careers-at-gds
As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- A bachelor's degree is required. It is preferred that this degree is in Physical Education or a related field.
- A master’s degree is preferred.
- 3 or more years of teaching experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with early adolescents is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of the National Standards for Physical Education (SHAPE) to guide lesson planning and assessment.
- A shared commitment to ongoing professional learning.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement high-quality, engaging learning experiences.
- Deep understanding of the adolescent learner.
- Commitment to leverage effective, research-informed instructional practices and teaching through a lens of equity and inclusion.
- Engage our parent community through consistent and clear communication about curriculum, school life, and each child’s personal learning journey.
- Respond positively and restoratively to student needs.
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, see or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
