Trinity Episcopal School is an early childhood through Eighth Grade co-educational school located in the Garden District of New Orleans. Trinity’s mission is to build confident, resilient upstanders on a foundation of academic excellence, moral responsibility, and faith who are prepared to make a positive difference in the world. We offer a challenging curriculum that applies the best educational practices, fostering the intellectual, spiritual, moral, and physical development of our students within a creative and nurturing learning environment. 

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Physical Education teacher to begin in the fall of 2026 who is passionate about student development, wellness, and building a strong, cohesive program. This employee would teach students in early childhood through Eighth Grade. Candidates must be willing to coach sports teams throughout the school year.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of effective Physical Education instruction, a commitment to fostering lifelong fitness habits, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues to strengthen and expand our program. Over time, this individual will take on increasing leadership responsibilities, with the goal of guiding the vision and direction of the P.E. department.

Working at Trinity Episcopal School is deeply rewarding. Our dedicated faculty and staff work hard to foster a supportive, caring, and collegial work culture. We seek to hire faculty and staff with a commitment to excellence and a commitment to providing every child with a safe and loving school community. Trinity Episcopal School offers a benefits package designed to provide for the well-being of its employees and their families. Benefits for full-time employees include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; competitive compensation and retirement benefits; paid personal and sick leave, tuition remission, and a myriad of professional development opportunities. 

Trinity Episcopal School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, disability or any other protected category in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and professional references to careers@trinitynola.com.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in the area of Physical Education or other related field. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: Previous physical education experience is required in elementary or middle school grades; independent school experience and/or certification strongly preferred. Coaching experience is also preferred.

The ideal candidate will: 

• hold a student-centered philosophy of education
• be highly collaborative
• possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• exhibit strong interpersonal skills
• conduct themselves with professionalism with all constituencies
• display a willingness to engage in all aspects of the Trinity community while promoting the school’s mission, vision, and values
  

About Trinity Episcopal School

Trinity Episcopal School is an early childhood through Eighth Grade co-educational school located in the Garden District. Trinity Episcopal School’s mission is to build confident, resilient upstanders on a foundation of academic excellence, moral responsibility, and faith who are prepared to make a positive difference in the world. We offer a challenging curriculum that applies the latest and best educational practices, fostering the intellectual, spiritual, moral, and physical development of our students within a creative and nurturing learning environment.

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