Posted: 11-Jul-25
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
Burgundy Farm Country Day School is a progressive, coed day school on a pastoral 26-acre campus near Alexandria, Virginia. We serve 270 children in junior kindergarten through 8th grade. Burgundy believes children learn best in an inclusive, creative, and nurturing environment that engages the whole child. Our innovative, hands-on approach to education cultivates independent thinking, promotes academic excellence, instills respect for diversity, and teaches responsibility for self, for others, and for the natural world. For more information, visit www.burgundyfarm.org.
Position Description
The physical education teacher works with Lower and Middle School students across a variety of athletic and health domains. This position requires being devoted to students’ overall and physical well-being, growth, and development. The role also requires being knowledgeable about physical education pedagogy for Lower and Middle School, the development of children, and planning a curriculum in keeping with the mission, philosophy, and values of the School.
Responsibilities Include
Teach Physical Education (PE) classes for elementary and middle school, following a thoughtfully designed and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
- Team effectively with fellow Physical Education teachers.
- Ensure the PE curriculum aligns with nationally accepted standards, incorporates progressive educational practices, and reflects current child development.
- Make engaging, inclusive lessons that cater to various learning styles and athletic abilities, offering exposure to a broad range of fitness activities/skills, games, and sports.
- Foster a positive, supportive environment that promotes safe play, good sportsmanship, and both physical and emotional growth.
- Emphasize skill development, personal improvement, and social-emotional intelligence during competition.
- Help organize and lead school-wide physical events, such as Field Day or related intramural activities.
- Prepare detailed lesson plans and participate in broader school responsibilities, including curriculum development, accreditation processes, faculty meetings, and curriculum.
- Write thoughtful and individualized student reports highlighting students' physical, social, and emotional development.
- After-School Coaching Responsibilities - All coaches contribute to the after-school athletic program as coaches (additional stipends may be included).
The Ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor's degree in Physical Education/Kinesiology or related field preferred
- Lifeguard certification preferred
- Previous experience teaching PE to Elementary and/or Middle School students
- Coaching experience at the Middle School level
Hours:
- Arrive by 8:00 a.m., depart after 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Faculty meetings are held on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- This does not include coaching days or practice days.
- The School is closed for most national holidays, as well as Winter and Spring Break.
Compensation:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The school offers a generous benefits package, including professional development opportunities.
How to Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resumé to Jared Givarz, Middle School Head and Assistant Head of School: hiring@burgundyfarm.org
Burgundy Farm Country Day School actively maintains its commitment to equal opportunity for all employees. To fulfill this commitment, we recruit, hire, promote, and retain individuals in all job titles without regard to race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, or disability.