St. Mary's School is an International Baccalaureate school serving over 700 students in beautiful Orange County, California. Our world-class faculty and staff are dedicated to their students and our mission. They create an engaging, meaningful learning environment daily. St. Mary’s parents are supportive and believe in our purpose. They wholeheartedly engage with our school community and partner with us throughout their child’s journey at St. Mary’s.  

We are seeking an experienced Physical Education/Physical Health Teacher to start in the 2026-27 school year. Please see the job description and application instructions below. For more information about our wonderful school, please visit our website at www.smaa.org

ST. MARY'S SCHOOL

JOB DESCRIPTION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/PHYSICAL HEALTH TEACHER

Reports to:     Division Head

Status:            Full-time, salaried, exempt, 10-month position

Summary:      To provide comprehensive physical education and physical health instruction to students ranging from Early Education to Grade 8.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Align, plan, and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate physical education and physical health lessons aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy, state and national standards, and school curriculum goals. 
• Promote physical literacy, movement skills, fitness, cooperation, and healthy lifestyle habits. 
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of students. 
• Maintain, organize, and inventory the materials used in the P.E. department, as well as securing equipment in storage daily. 
• Teach and model sportsmanship and respect.  
• Participate in IB curriculum planning, professional development, and school initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date academic performance records in grading systems and complete parent-teacher conference documentation for both scheduled reporting cycles and ongoing communication.
• Coach two athletic sports per year.
• Support the school and its leadership. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School and Head of School. 

Minimum Requirements:

1.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
2.  Minimum 2 years of related teaching experience in K-8 school or educational setting.
3.  Proven success in curricular instruction and coaching multiple sports.
4.  A comprehensive understanding of the application of best practices, inquiry-based   instruction, backwards design, and formative/summative assessment
5.  Proven ability to engender a real love of learning.
6.  Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus, both internal and   external.
7.  Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively   with all stakeholders of the school.
8.  Highly ethical team player with a professional demeanor and willingness to work as a   member of multiple curricular teams.
9.  Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS office suite and Google Workspace.
10.  Enthusiasm for the mission of St. Mary’s and a genuine love for education and community-  building.

For consideration, please send current resume, statement of educational philosophy, and cover letter with salary requirements. Please also include that you found the listing on the NAIS website. 

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