About Town School: Town School for Boys is a K-8 all-boys independent school located in San Francisco with approximately 427 students, of whom 50% come from self-identified families of color, and a faculty: student ratio of 1:6. Our diverse faculty and staff can be characterized by their warmth, collegiality, and dedication to our mission and values. At Town, learning is prized, love of school is essential, and boyhood is celebrated. For more information, please visit our Town Facts page, read about "Why a Boys' School," or learn about our community of belonging. 

Position Description:

Town School for Boys seeks a full-time Physical Education teacher to join our Physical Education department, beginning in August 2026. This faculty member will be responsible for providing physical education instruction for four grades within Lower School (Grades K-4), assisting with outdoor studies classes once per week, and helping cover occasional Upper School physical education classes. This role will work in partnership with the Director of Athletics to plan lessons and, on occasion, co-teach classes to support a smooth transition and curricular alignment. School-wide responsibilities include recess and lunch supervision, as well as grade-level and faculty meetings. 

Town School’s physical education program encourages students to experience the benefits and enjoyment of physical activity and to discover the value of personal wellness as part of daily living. An outcome of the program should be that students begin to make responsible and thoughtful decisions relative to their personal health habits and practices in high school, college, and throughout their lives. We also teach the rules and fundamentals of many sports throughout the school year, with students eventually playing these games in a controlled setting where teamwork and sportsmanship are emphasized. More specific information about PE is available on the curriculum section of our website. We hope to find a candidate with the skills and imagination to connect physical education class to the boys’ lives, one who values shepherding boys through their development through their lower school years. 

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications. In our mission to be the best school for our students and families, our faculty and staff are committed to engaging in personal and professional growth. 

Desired Qualifications and Skills Include:

• Ideal candidate has a master’s degree and/or a California Physical Education Credential.
• 2+ years of Physical Education teaching experience.
• Experience or willingness to coach multiple sports for additional compensation.
• Familiarity with Physical Education curricular design.
• Demonstrated strong classroom management practices.
• Has a deep respect for boys' intellectual and social-emotional development.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Town School for Boys admits students of any race, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.

Town School for Boys is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are commensurate with our peer schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and with similar NAIS schools. Please see the careers section of our website for additional information. 

Salary information: The anticipated annual base salary range the school reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of Lower School Physical Education Teacher is $75,000 to $130,000, depending on factors such as years of experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity with our current employees as part of any final offer.

TO APPLY  

Please submit materials addressed to Peggy Laurent, Lower School Head, using the "Apply for this position" button, which can be found via the Town School careers webpage. Please do not send materials directly elsewhere. Materials should include:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position 
• A resume that includes all employment and education information 
• Completion of the online application form

Click here to apply for this position. To learn more about our faculty culture and community, please visit our Careers page.