STEM Campus - Teacher - STEM Elementary Physical Education

Position Type: Teacher/Teacher - Elementary

Location: Bowie Elementary, Purcell Elementary

Date Available: 08/10/2026

The STEM Physical Education Teacher provides students with engaging and rigorous learning experiences by placing a strong emphasis on integrating principles of physics, physiology, and mathematics into movement education. The teacher fosters critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration through STEM-focused activities and inquiry-based physical challenges. This approach builds essential competencies, empowering students to reach their full intellectual, emotional, and physical potential while preparing them to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven society.

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certification with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned;
  Demonstrated competency in core academic subject area assigned (Physical Education Teachers: Current AED certificate).
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of STEM fluency skills, Project Based Learning (PBL) and Engineering Design Process (EDP);
  Innovative in lesson design and delivery;
  Contributes to a culture, climate, and environment that values collaboration;
  Ability to build partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide real-world experiences;
  Foster classroom environment with high structure and positive relationships;
  Demonstrate belief that all students can achieve high levels of rigor;
  Knowledge of core academic subjects;
  General knowledge of curriculum and instruction;
  Actively collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce academic vocabulary in physical activity;
  Ability to instruct students and manage behavior;
  Comfort using educational technology;
  Ability to work cooperatively and maintain positive attitude;
  Use good judgment in problem-solving and decision-making;
  Communicate effectively.
• Experience: One year student teaching or approved internship; STEM education experience preferred.

• Creates hands-on, inquiry based physical experiences that promote problem solving, creativity, and collaboration.
• Integrates math, science and technology to enhance real-world applications to the learner’s experience.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district physical education curriculum program and incorporate innovative lesson designs including STEM and Project Based Learning.
• Utilize variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, materials, and technology.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula, activities and equipment as needed.
• Work with other staff to determine instructional goals and objectives.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aides and volunteer(s) and oversee completion and engagement with students.
• Adjust instruction to meet evolving demands of STEM education and physical literacy.

• Assess and document student mastery of curriculum objectives, physical skills, health concepts, and progress.
• Analyze formal and informal assessment data and adjust teaching strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Actively seek out professional development.
• Motivate students to explore connection between healthy lifestyle and academic performance.
• Motivate students to explore and engage in utilizing STEM instructional strategies.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities.
• Assume responsibility for organizing campus-wide events such as Field Day, Kids Heart Challenge, etc.
• Be positive role model for students and support mission of school and district.

• Develop classroom community that promotes student collaboration and ownership of academic performance and behavior, sportsmanship and fair play.
• Monitor student safety during high-activity lessons to prevent collisions and injuries.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ development.
• Manage student behavior according to Student Code of Conduct.
• Take precautions…