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Physical Education Teacher

12 hours ago

Elkridge

Tarbiyah Academy | Full-Time | In-Person Reports to: Head of Lower School & Head of Middle School Salary Range: $40,000–$66,000 (based on placement on salary scale) Tarbiyah Academy is seeking an energetic, mission-aligned, and inquiry-minded Physical Education Teacher to bring the International Baccalaureate Programme to life through movement, sport, and wellness within a holistic Islamic educational framework. As a Physical Education Teacher, you are responsible for designing a physical education program that is engaging, developmentally appropriate, and spiritually grounded. You will teach physical education as both a discipline and a pathway to lifelong wellness, helping students develop physical literacy, sportsmanship, and a deep appreciation for the body as an amanah from Allah. At Tarbiyah Academy, teaching is both a professional responsibility and an act of stewardship. We are an incredibly relational and collaborative community, grounded in a commitment to purifying our niyyah (intention) in service of our students. Pedagogy & Instructional Excellence The PYP Physical Education Teacher is expected to: • Deliver high-quality, inquiry-based physical education instruction aligned with the IB Programme, • Design a developmentally appropriate PE curriculum that builds fundamental motor skills, fitness, teamwork, and sport-specific competencies, • Collaborate with other subject teachers to integrate movement and wellness meaningfully into transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry, • Teach physical education as both a physical and conceptual discipline, encouraging students to think critically about health, movement, and wellbeing, • Cultivate students' understanding of personal fitness, nutrition, and lifelong healthy habits, • Integrate Islamic values, character education, and the concept of caring for the body as an amanah authentically into the program, • Clearly articulate what is being taught, why it matters, and how learning will be assessed, • Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and differentiate for diverse learners and abilities, • Provide high-quality scaffolding and timely, actionable feedback, • Engage students in reflection, goal-setting, and ownership of their physical growth, • Collaboratively plan with homeroom teachers and specialists to ensure coherence and progression across grade levels Gymnasium Culture & Student Development • Create a structured, joyful, and emotionally safe learning environment where students feel free to take healthy risks and try new skills, • Establish and maintain clear routines and expectations for the safe, responsible use of equipment and shared spaces, • Implement positive behavior systems aligned with school-wide expectations, • Model and teach sportsmanship, fair play, and respect for teammates and opponents, • Support students' social-emotional growth and character development through movement and team experiences, • Foster belonging, dignity, and respect within the gymnasium community, ensuring every student feels valued regardless of athletic ability, • Maintain organized, well-resourced, and safe learning spaces that support optimal learning Family Partnership & Communication • Build strong relationships with families through proactive and transparent communication, • Contribute to three-way conferences and student-led conferences, • Provide clear and informative progress reports on students' physical and personal growth, • Share student learning with families through demonstrations, field days, and school events, • Partner with parents to support student growth physically, socially, and emotionally Professional Collaboration & Growth • Actively participate in collaborative planning and professional learning communities, • Engage in IB professional development and ongoing teacher growth, particularly in PYP physical education, • Contribute to accreditation and authorization processes, • Seek continuous improvement in instructional practice and technology integration, • Offer at least one extracurricular activity per week, • Support and contribute to school-wide events, field days, athletic programs, field trips, and co-curricular responsibilities, • Contribute to the development of athletic programming and healthy school culture Spiritual & Cultural Expectations Tarbiyah Academy teachers are expected to embody: • Amanah (trustworthiness) in professional conduct, • Ihsān (excellence) in preparation and delivery, • Rahmah (compassion) in student interactions, • Shūra (collaboration) in team planning Teachers are encouraged to engage in ongoing tazkiyah, self-reflection and intentional growth, to sustain patience, emotional regulation, and sincerity in their work. We believe that spiritual culture and professional excellence are inseparable. Who You Are • You are deeply aligned with the mission of an Islamic educational institution, • You have a genuine love and appreciation for children and a passion for movement, sport, and wellness, • You see physical education as a vehicle for character development, confidence-building, and lifelong health, • You understand differentiation and inquiry-based learning, • You are organized, reflective, and detail-oriented, • You communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, • You build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families, • You are flexible, resilient, and maintain high expectations, • You thrive in collaborative environments Salary Determination Salary placement is determined by full-time teaching experience, state certification status, and highest degree earned (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate). The range for this position is $40,000 - $66,000 Minimum Qualifications Required: • Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field from an accredited U.S. university, • Authorization to work in the United States, • Strong command of English, orally and in writing, • Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start date) Preferred: • State certification in Physical Education, • Master's degree in Physical Education or a related field, • Experience teaching in the IB Primary Years Programme, • Experience in independent or Islamic schools, • Coaching experience or background in organized athletics Why Tarbiyah Academy Tarbiyah Academy is committed to developing confident learners rooted in faith, knowledge, and character. We are building a school culture that values intellectual rigor, spiritual intentionality, collaboration, and growth. We seek educators who approach teaching not simply as a job, but as meaningful work grounded in purpose. To Apply Send your resume through our application using LinkedIn. Then email your resume and cover letter to our Head, Hagar Aboubakr, .

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