PE and Health Teacher Jobs

A Physical Education (PE) and Health Teacher in the secondary education industry is responsible for teaching students about physical fitness, sports, and health awareness. They design and implement PE curricula, conduct fitness assessments, and promote healthy lifestyle choices to students. These professionals also organize sports events, supervise students during PE classes, and communicate student's progress with parents or guardians. They may also provide guidance on issues like nutrition and mental health. Hence, key skills include communication, empathy, patience, leadership, and organizational skills. A strong understanding of health and fitness concepts is also crucial.

Before becoming a PE and Health Teacher, a person may have been a Fitness Trainer or Coach, gaining practical knowledge of physical fitness and training methods. They may also have been a Teaching Assistant, gaining experience in classroom management and instructional skills. Another potential role is a School Counselor or Health Advisor, providing experience in advising on health and wellness topics. Regarding qualifications, they should have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Health Education, or a related field. They also need to obtain a teaching license or certification, which usually involves completing a teacher preparation program and passing state-specific exams.

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Physical Education and Health Teacher - Primary and Middle School

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 13 days ago

What We're Looking For As a Physical Education teacher, it is primarily your responsibility to develop engaging, content-rich subject specific lesson plans, and to teach students about different types...

Health Teacher, Part-Time

  • Rockville, MD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 5 hours ago

The Katherine Thomas School is a private special education school that services students with language, learning, sensory motor disabilities, and autism. The High School program in Rockville, MD...

Teacher - Secondary Physical Education 25/26 SY

  • Jackson, MO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Jackson, MO
  • 6 hours ago

To assist and support students as they learn skills, gain knowledge and concepts, and develop the ability to apply this learning in a manner which will contribute to their development as mature,...

High School Physical Education

  • Macon, MO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Macon, MO
  • 6 hours ago

Prepares lesson plans for use by a substitute teacher....

Allied Health Teacher at LCHS

  • Smithland, KY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Smithland, KY
  • 6 hours ago

Standards – Employs classroom management techniques that result in a positive atmosphere for teaching and learning. A. Classroom Management i. The teacher begins the class promptly. ii....

2025-26 Teacher Secondary- Physical Education- Lincoln Middle School

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 6 hours ago

View Job Description Here Information specific to this position: For the 2025-26 school year, start date to be determined and will be announced when the 2025-26 calendars have been approved....

Adapted Physical Education & Health Teacher

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 9 hours ago

Throughout the course of the school day, you will: Adapts physical education activities for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address IEPs within established lesson...

2025-26 Teacher Secondary- Physical Education - Fort Collins High School

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 16 hours ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 16 hours ago

View Job Description Here Information specific to this position: For the 2025-26 school year, start date to be determined and will be announced when the 2025-26 calendars have been approved....

High School P.E./Health Teachers For The 2025-2026 School Year

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Position: HIGH SCHOOL P.E./HEALTH TEACHERS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR, Job 2621 Type: Public Location: Suburban Job ID: 127645 County: Pima Posted: March 12, 2025 Contact Information: Catalina...

Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils....

OPEN RECRUITMENT: Adapted Physical Education Teacher (25/26 School Year)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 2 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 2 days ago

Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils....

Health Teacher (.5 FTE) 2025-26

  • Johnston, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 3 days ago

plans and instructional techniques as required by student learning needs Instructional techniques provide all students the opportunity to learn Instruction is free of cultural, religious, ethnic or...

Physical Education/Health Teacher

  • Decatur, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 3 days ago

Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students. Classroom Management & Student Engagement: Foster a respectful, inclusive, and faith-centered classroom environment....

Physical Education and Health Teacher - Multiple grade levels

  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 3 days ago

plans under the Board approved model for teaching and learning; Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that provide appropriate instructional strategies in order to adapt the instruction...

2025 Summer High School Physical Education

  • Florissant, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Florissant, MO
  • 3 days ago

Summer school teachers must be properly certified in the appropriate content area. Teachers in the summer school program will earn High School Teacher, Nurse, Librarian, Counselor: $5,320 stipend...

PE and Health Teacher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Sport, Health, and Rehabilitation Sciences at University
The field of sport, health, and rehabilitation sciences has broadened over recent years, with wider degree applications and greater discipline options. On this one-week course from the University...
Cambridge IGCSE PE - Complete Exam Preparation.
Hello everyone - I'm offering you the 'cheat-code' to your IGCSE PE exam.This course will provide you with the exact information that you need to know and absolutely nothing more: You'll waste no...
A Sensory Approach to Adaptive Fitness Part I
A Sensory Approach to Adaptive Fitness Certification Part I is an incredible, interactive evidence based course for anyone working with kids/adults on the neurodiverse spectrum! This course is...

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Salary for PE and Health Teacher Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

PE and Health Teachers offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.5%
Bachelor's Degree
36.7%
Doctorate Degree
10.4%
High School or GED
6.0%
Associate's Degree
3.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
Some High School
0.8%
Some College
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by PE and Health Teachers
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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