Washington, D.C.
Posted: 13-Feb-26
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
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Salary Details:
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Internal Number: 1115
About the Position
DIVISION: Lower School
REPORTS TO: Lower School Principal
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA: Exempt
TYPE OF ROLE: Full-time
COMPENSATION: Salaried (based on years of experience)
BENEFITS: Eligible
START DATE: August 17, 2026
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Georgetown Day School seeks a Lower School Physical Education teacher from August 2026 - June 2027. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful and inspiring educator, keen to work with colleagues, Lower School students (PK-Grade 4), and their parents in a highly collaborative, inclusive, future-focused learning environment.
Rich content, creative pedagogy, and authentic relationships are essential components of a GDS classroom. The ability to provide those elements, work collaboratively with colleagues, and place students’ interests and experiences at the heart of the classroom are essential components of the job. As a diverse and inclusive school that is dedicated to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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In collaboration with the Lower School physical education team, oversight of the curriculum and teaching four sections of physical education to students in the Lower School. Establish a learning environment that fosters joy in physical movement and develops the knowledge and understanding of the benefits of participating in physical activity.
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Use SHAPE standards to guide planning, instruction, and assessment
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Commitment to leveraging effective, research-informed instructional practices and teaching through a lens of equity and inclusion
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Familiar with, and committed to, the use of positive behavior interventions and supports.
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Continual use of assessment data (diagnostic, standardized, formative and summative) to inform teaching and improve learning, and to set individual learning goals.
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Set up and take down of physical education equipment
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
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Potential Department Chair-related opportunity and related responsibilities
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Serve as an Athletic Coach for at least two seasons with the GDS Athletics program
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Offer student support outside of class
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Engage and communicate with parents
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Meet regularly with department, grade-level teams, and attend divisional meetings
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Attend grade-level trips as assigned.
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Accomplish all tasks as appropriate.
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Other duties outside this description may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree required with a specialization in Physical Education and or Elementary Education preferred
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Master’s degree in a related field preferred
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Physical Education teaching experience preferred
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2 or more years of teaching experience working with Lower School students (PK-Grade 4) preferred
Skills
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Skilled in working with a diverse student population.
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The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement high-quality, engaging learning experiences.
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Committed to leveraging technology in support of learning.
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The ability to respond positively and restoratively to student needs.
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A shared commitment to ongoing professional learning.
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The ability to engage our parent community through consistent and clear communication about curriculum, school life, and each child’s personal learning journey.
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, see or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
For faculty and staff that are contracted to work in a permanent or long-term sub capacity (90 calendar days or more) for at least half-time: A summary of employee benefits are available on the GDS website: https://www.gds.org/about/careers-at-gds
To Apply
Qualified internal and external applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references* using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org.
*Note that references will not be contacted, unless an applicant becomes a finalist for a role at which time references will be confirmed with the applicant, prior to contacting.
As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.