Physical Education Teacher 2025 2026 school year

Description

Notre Dame Preparatory School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6–12 located in Towson, Maryland, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Physical Education Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching sport specific skills, team-oriented games, and promoting health, wellness, and fitness concepts to grades 6-12 while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that aligns with the school’s mission of academic excellence and holistic development. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young women to lead active, healthy lives and to contribute meaningfully to a vibrant school community. 

Annual dates for the full-time, 10-month position are August 16^th to June 15^th (as well as attending new employee orientation in mid-August 2025).

Responsibilities:

• Teach 5 out of 8 blocks daily in physical education and fitness classes in the middle and upper levels.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Physical Education department on developing/improving curriculum.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in the school community with other duties as assigned, such as advisory and our annual Gym Meet.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have: 

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in physical education, or a related field.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Maryland State Teacher Certification preferred and demonstrated expertise in the teaching of physical education. 
• Prior middle school or high school physical education teaching experience (preferred). 
• Ability to integrate technology effectively into instruction. 
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively as a member of the Physical Education Department and the NDP community. 
• A commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School’s mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and practice of social justice.  

Annual salary is $45,000 to $70,000 based upon degrees and experience. NDP offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), spending accounts (HCSA, HSA, FSA, DCSA), 403b Plan with employer contribution, employer paid short- and long-term disability, employer paid life insurance as well as generous paid time off (sick, personal, holidays and other school closures). 

All prospective employees must be able to adequately clear a background check. 

Interested candidates should apply online at: https://www.notredameprep.com/employment   

Notre Dame Preparatory School is dedicated to the ideals of transformative education. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school’s founding order, NDP’s dedicated, creative, and extraordinary faculty present an outstanding educational experience, simultaneously rooted in the liberal arts and relevant to today’s society. Through hands-on projects, experiential learning, and foundational coursework, NDP students think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly. Outside of the classroom, co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences develop their confidence and leadership. The school’s spiritual and justice mission, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the SSND charism of unity, anchors students as they seek to become loving, just, and wise young women ready to change the world for the better. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job.    

 All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.  

Salary : $45,000 - $70,000