Posted: 17-Apr-26
Location: Chestertown, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: 40,000-50,000
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Required Education:
PE Teacher
Radcliffe Creek School, a K–8 school serving bright students with language-based learning differences, is seeking an energetic, creative, and student-centered Physical Education Teacher to join our community. This is a unique opportunity to design and deliver a dynamic, multi-year physical education program that supports the whole child, physically, socially, and emotionally, while aligning with our strengths-based, personalized approach to learning. Our students thrive in an environment that emphasizes growth mindset, care and connection, multi-sensory instruction, and genuine feedback, and our PE program is an essential part of that experience.
At Radcliffe Creek School, physical education is more than movement—it is a critical space where students build confidence, develop self-regulation, and learn how to work with and alongside others. The PE Teacher will create engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade that emphasize skill-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Lessons should be thoughtfully differentiated to meet a wide range of learning profiles, ensuring that every student feels successful, included, and challenged. The ideal candidate understands how to break down skills, scaffold instruction, and adapt activities so that all learners can participate meaningfully.
Our campus and our No Child Left Inside (NCLI) program provide an incredible opportunity to take learning beyond the traditional gym space. The PE Teacher will regularly incorporate outdoor education, using our nine-acre campus and the natural beauty of the Eastern Shore to inspire movement, exploration, and play. Whether through cooperative games, nature-based fitness challenges, or team-building initiatives, students are encouraged to connect physical activity with joy, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
This role also plays an important part in shaping school culture. The PE Teacher models and explicitly teaches sportsmanship, collaboration, and perseverance, helping students navigate both success and challenge with integrity. They partner closely with classroom teachers, the RISE team, and school leadership to support students’ social-emotional growth, reinforce positive behaviors, and contribute to a cohesive, supportive school environment.
The ideal candidate brings experience working with diverse learners, a deep understanding of child development, and a passion for creating inclusive, engaging physical education experiences. Strong communication skills, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset are essential. A background in adaptive physical education, coaching, or outdoor education is a plus.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume/CV, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy to Dr. Jennifer Durham, Head of School, at jdurham@radcliffecreekschool.org.
