Physical Education: Middle School Grades 6-8 (2026-27)
Young World Physical Education, Weddington, NC, United States
Physical Education: Middle School Grades 6‑8 (2026‑27)
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
Middle School Physical Education Teacher (2026‑27)
Union Day Charter School is a welcoming, close‑knit educational community committed to providing personalized, high‑quality learning experiences for all students. With small class sizes, each student receives individualized attention. As the first and only International Baccalaureate (IB) certified charter school in North Carolina, the school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students and educators thrive.
Teacher Expectations
Be inclusive and responsive to a diverse staff, student body, and family community.
Show a personal commitment to upholding intellect, inquiry, imagination, and integrity, and be committed to the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels.
Demonstrate the ability to receive and implement feedback.
Provide a positive learning environment that will equip our children to be locally competitive and globally conscientious.
Create a culture of joy in learning, excellence in instruction, and rigorous exploration.
Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success.
Design developmentally appropriate instruction that supports the physical, social, and emotional needs of middle school students.
Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, personal fitness goals, and lifelong wellness habits.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
North Carolina teacher certification in subject area.
At least one (1) year of teaching experience with a record of improving student achievement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students and families).
Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment and integrity.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate physical education lessons.
Foster students’ knowledge of and enthusiasm for physical and health education.
Teach skills in sports, fitness, movement, rhythm, and team‑based activities.
Collaborate with teachers to integrate wellness and movement into academic instruction.
Monitor and assess student progress using formal and informal methods.
Provide timely, accurate, and actionable feedback to students.
Communicate regularly with families and stakeholders.
Ensure student safety by maintaining equipment and structured environments.
Plan and coordinate school‑wide events such as Field Day.
Support students in setting and achieving personal fitness goals while developing leadership, collaboration, and sportsmanship skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of current physical and health education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well‑being.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and families.
Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Benefits
Small class and grade sizes: Opportunity to work closely with students in a more intimate classroom setting.
100% employer‑paid medical benefits for full‑time employees.
Retirement matching benefits: Generous retirement plan with matching contributions to help secure your financial future.
Compensation
Based upon experience, degree/certification, NC State Salary Guide and the Union County Licensed Teacher Supplement.
Union Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
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Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
Middle School Physical Education Teacher (2026‑27)
Union Day Charter School is a welcoming, close‑knit educational community committed to providing personalized, high‑quality learning experiences for all students. With small class sizes, each student receives individualized attention. As the first and only International Baccalaureate (IB) certified charter school in North Carolina, the school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where students and educators thrive.
Teacher Expectations
Be inclusive and responsive to a diverse staff, student body, and family community.
Show a personal commitment to upholding intellect, inquiry, imagination, and integrity, and be committed to the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels.
Demonstrate the ability to receive and implement feedback.
Provide a positive learning environment that will equip our children to be locally competitive and globally conscientious.
Create a culture of joy in learning, excellence in instruction, and rigorous exploration.
Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success.
Design developmentally appropriate instruction that supports the physical, social, and emotional needs of middle school students.
Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, personal fitness goals, and lifelong wellness habits.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
North Carolina teacher certification in subject area.
At least one (1) year of teaching experience with a record of improving student achievement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students and families).
Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment and integrity.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate physical education lessons.
Foster students’ knowledge of and enthusiasm for physical and health education.
Teach skills in sports, fitness, movement, rhythm, and team‑based activities.
Collaborate with teachers to integrate wellness and movement into academic instruction.
Monitor and assess student progress using formal and informal methods.
Provide timely, accurate, and actionable feedback to students.
Communicate regularly with families and stakeholders.
Ensure student safety by maintaining equipment and structured environments.
Plan and coordinate school‑wide events such as Field Day.
Support students in setting and achieving personal fitness goals while developing leadership, collaboration, and sportsmanship skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of current physical and health education instructional methods, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students, as well as relating to health education.
Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well‑being.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and families.
Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Benefits
Small class and grade sizes: Opportunity to work closely with students in a more intimate classroom setting.
100% employer‑paid medical benefits for full‑time employees.
Retirement matching benefits: Generous retirement plan with matching contributions to help secure your financial future.
Compensation
Based upon experience, degree/certification, NC State Salary Guide and the Union County Licensed Teacher Supplement.
Union Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
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