The Archer School for Girls is seeking a skilled and experienced long-term substitute Fitness and Wellness teacher starting on January 5th, 2026 through the end of the school year. The position involves teaching Fitness and Human Development to middle school students using a student-centered approach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching 4-5 classes; serving as a mentor; and coaching a co-curricular sport. Interested candidates should have skill and experience teaching traditional and nontraditional sports/fitness, desire to support student wellness and well-being, and a commitment to empowering students with life-long healthy habits of mind.

Our Fitness Department:

• offers a holistic view of wellness and wellbeing
• empowers students to build mindful, healthy habits of mind and body
• develops students’ self-awareness
• offers opportunities for students to define and support their own personal fitness goals
• creates opportunity for movement and mindfulness
• demonstrates commitment to supporting equity and inclusion

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a college degree
• Has experience working in Fitness related field
• Collaborates well with colleagues
• Routinely reflects and seeks feedback
• Enjoys working with young people

Our Expectations Include:

• Designing student-centered lessons and units
• Building and sustaining a warm and inclusive culture
• Maintains flexibility and optimism
• Mentoring a group of students
• Committing to ongoing professional development

The Archer School for Girls is an educational community that supports and challenges young women to discover their passions and realize their true potential. Serving 500 girls in grades 6-12, Archer’s joyful and ambitious learning environment is based on the latest research on how girls learn best. Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a collegial, growth-oriented, and joyful community. We seek faculty who will contribute to an equitable and just learning environment. Integral to its mission, Archer has remained passionately committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community where all students can thrive personally and academically. We are looking for lifelong learners who can contribute to the diverse perspectives, experience, and talents on our team.

Salary range: $2,956.54 - $4,320.00 per semi-monthly pay period (depending on qualifications and experience)

To apply, please click on the link below: http://www.archer.org/careers

No phone calls, please. More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org. The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

About The Archer School for Girls

The Archer School for Girls, located in West Los Angeles, CA (Brentwood) is an independent school that provides a highly collaborative, creative, and intellectual college preparatory program for girls in grades 6-12. The School’s founders established Archer based on a compelling vision to create an educational environment that explores and refines the ways girls learn best. Archer serves as a national model for modern single-sex education.

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