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Lower School Physical Education Faculty

Thaden School

Thaden School

Bentonville, AR, USA
Posted on Oct 4, 2025

Job Details

Bentonville - Bentonville, AR

Role and Responsibilities

  • Work with the Head of Lower School and Curriculum Specialist to carry out the physical education and wellness program through effective curriculum development and implementation, classroom management, and parent communication.

  • Create an environment that facilitates the social-emotional development of each student.

  • Collaborate with grade-level teachers, other specialist teachers, as well as middle and upper school PE teachers to ensure integration and vertical alignment.

  • Attend and participate in faculty in-service meetings, faculty professional development, student gatherings, and other school functions, as requested.

  • Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies.

  • Perform duties outside the classroom during set hours (e.g., recess, reception desk, carpool, and/or lunch duties).

  • Effectively interact with a diverse population of students, families, and faculty and staff.

  • Coach at least one athletic sport with after-school responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes

  • Experience teaching PE at the elementary level.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Elementary Education, or a related field.

  • NICA certification or a willingness to obtain certification.

  • Experience partnering with other educators to create interdisciplinary learning experiences for students.

  • Ability to think broadly and creatively about student-centered learning.

  • Excellent verbal and written skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Job frequently requires standing, walking, and handling objects with hands.

  • Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.