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K-8 Physical Education Teacher - Friends School of Minnesota
Posted on 2025-04-21 8:47:26 AM
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Title: Physical Education Teacher
Supervisor: Assistant Head of School
Date Revised: April 2025
FSLA Classification: Exempt
Schedule: .8 FTE (Additional duties available to move to 1.0)
Description:
Friends School of Minnesota (FSMN) offers a rich K-8 program where in-depth academic studies are supported by peaceful forms of conflict resolution. In the tradition of more than 80 Quaker Friends schools across the United States, Friends School of Minnesota meets children’s intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs in an environment that nurtures their social consciousness.
PE at FSMN is taught two times per week for 45 minute periods for a total of 18, 45 min. sections per week.
The PE teacher also works with classroom teachers to integrate physical education and wellness across the curriculum.
Please also see our website for more information about our school, philosophy, and curriculum.
Qualifications:
B.A. degree in education or related field
Deep knowledge and experience in physical education
Deep understanding of and commitment to progressive education and Quaker values
Understanding and appreciation of the cognitive, social and emotional developmental stages and needs of K-8th grade age students
Experience with and commitment to collaborating with colleagues
Experience in ongoing assessment of student progress using a variety of different means
Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred:
Physical education teaching licensure
Health education licensure
K-8 education experience
Advanced degree in education
Experience with conflict resolution and mediation
Compensation:
$40,000 - 60,000 (0.8FTE, 32hrs/week) depending on qualifications and experience, with pro-rated benefits
There are also potential opportunities to add additional duties to move employment to full time.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Generally works in standard office conditions and climate
May work in varied extreme outside weather conditions
Works in an active environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
To apply:
Submit the following by email to joem@fsmn.org:
Cover letter
Resume
A one page statement of your educational philosophy
3 references with current phone number and email address
Friends School of Minnesota
1365 Englewood Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104