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
  • 10 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 10 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...

Physical Education/Health Teacher

  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 2 hours 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
  • 9 hours ago
  • West Windsor, NJ
  • 9 hours 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
  • 9 hours ago
  • Florissant, MO
  • 9 hours 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...

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High School Physical Education #79 -- Calaveras High School

  • Valley Springs, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Valley Springs, CA
  • 12 hours ago

About the Employer Join our team in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills of California -- below the snow and above the fog -- in the heart of California's Gold Country. We are centrally located...

K-12 Physical Education/Health Teacher

  • Cody, WY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Cody, WY
  • 16 hours ago

Writes weekly lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated to district goals and objectives....

Health Teacher - Valor Middle School 2025-26 SY

  • Woodburn, OR
  • 22 hours ago
  • Woodburn, OR
  • 22 hours ago

Knowledge of the principles of effective instruction and differentiated instructional methods for students with varying levels of English language proficiency....

Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 1 day ago

Adaptive Physical Education Teacher : Soliant has partnered with a school in need of an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher. Ideally, our team is looking for a driven candidate that is passionate...

Olympia High School PE / Health Teacher

  • Stanford, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanford, IL
  • 1 day ago

ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link Illinois Report Card Job Posting Date 3/10/2025 Start Date 8/12/2025

(2) High School PE/Health Teachers for 2025-2026 School Year

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

(2) High School PE/Health Teachers for 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 2621 Position Type: Certified-Middle and High School/Physical Education Date Posted: 3/11/2025 Location: Catalina Foothills High School...

High School Physical Education Teacher

  • Hudson, NH
  • 1 day ago
  • Hudson, NH
  • 1 day ago

Hudson is a big town with a small-town feel. Our comprehensive K-12 public school district is the heart of the community. Our schools are built on relationships - with each other, with students...

PE / Health Teacher at Sisters High School

  • Sisters, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Sisters, OR
  • 1 day ago

DESCRIPTION: Sisters School District is in search of a Permanent, Full-time PE/Health Teacher at Sisters High School. This is an eight (8) hour per day position, Monday – Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm....

Boys PE/Health Teacher SY25/26

  • Casa Grande, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Casa Grande, AZ
  • 1 day ago

P O S I T IO N : CERTIFIED TEACHER LOCATION: District Wide – As Assigned REPORTS TO: Administrator (s) as designated by the Principal JOB GOAL: To assist the Principal in providing a positive...

High School Physical Education Teacher - 9th-12th Grade - 2025/2026 School Year

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with Mastery school-based leadership and curricular resources developed by Masterys Central Office Academic Team Work closely with school leaders...

Health Teacher-Substitute

  • Hingham, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hingham, MA
  • 2 days ago

-Provide for differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including students with disabilities and English learners....

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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