Physical Education/Health - 1.0 FTE

JobID: 5073

Position Type:
CLASSROOM TEACHING/Physical Education

Date Posted:
3/12/2026

Location:
John Hersey High School

Date Available:
08/10/2026

Closing Date:
04/02/2026

Join Our Team and Empower Student Success!



John Hersey High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated PE/Health Teacher to join our dynamic team. We are committed to fostering a cooperative, supportive, and respectful environment where students thrive both academically and personally. We are looking for educators who are eager to collaborate, utilize student-centered teaching strategies, and actively participate in professional learning communities.

Our ideal candidate possesses a strong background in Physical Education and Health Education and a passion for inquiry-based learning. We are looking for an educator who prioritizes physical safety and inclusive participation , using active games and hands-on health lessons to make wellness concepts accessible to all students.

You should be a collaborative team player, eager to work within a professional learning community to develop innovative, student-centered lessons that spark curiosity, teamwork, and a lifelong commitment to physical literacy.

Physical Education/Health Teacher- 1.0 FTE

Qualifications:

• State of Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with Senior HS endorsements in Physical Education and Health Education.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with other teachers in the Physical Education and Health Departments to develop new course work and to continually improve existing programs.
• EL/ML endorsement preferred, but not required.
• Strength and Conditioning experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to teach courses at various academic levels.
• Must have excellent teaching skills with the ability to work in a variety of learning environments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to support building co-curricular activities such as a coach, or sponsor.
• Commitment to working with an interdisciplinary or integrated team: designing, implementing, and refining curriculum.
• Proficiency in the use of instructional and multimedia technologies.
• Candidate should be an active member in professional organizations related to Physical Education and Health Education content area.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• COVER LETTER
• CURRENT RESUME
• ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S)
• TRANSCRIPTS
• THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and enthusiastic educator to our team!

Salary information is available on the District 214 website

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• COVER LETTER
• CURRENT RESUME
• ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S)
• TRANSCRIPTS
• THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.

Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.



Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.

Please email [email protected] to request an extension.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."