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Job Title: Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Company Name: The Harpeth Hall School
Location: Nashville, TN United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 12/04/2025
Expire Date: 02/04/2026
Job Categories: Education
Job Description
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
The Harpeth Hall School seeks a Middle School Physical Education Teacher. The ideal candidate is a student-centered, creative PE educator who is enthusiastic about working with middle school girls and is committed to innovative pedagogy and collaboration with colleagues. Excellent writing and communication skills are a requirement of this role.

Experience teaching and coaching grades 5-8 physical education classes and competitive athletic teams is preferred, as is an interest in curriculum development. Candidates with three or more years of full-time teaching experience and a master’s degree will be given priority. A bachelor’s degree is required, as is a willingness to engage in additional certifications or trainings, as the need arises.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Develop and execute lessons for multiple levels of physical education courses that correspond with the school’s curriculum.
● Monitor, assess, and document student growth and skill development.
● Foster a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes lifelong healthy habits and teamwork.
● Serve as advisor to a small group of middle school students.
● Coach one or more teams through Harpeth Hall Athletics.
● Participate in / facilitate extracurricular activities and community-building events.

Harpeth Hall is committed to being an inclusive school community, and we seek educators who embrace our school values and who are dedicated to providing all students with the support and opportunities they need to grow in every aspect of learning. The position is full-time and exempt and begins August 1, 2026.

Candidates should complete an online application and submit a letter of interest and resume at harpethhall.org.

Qualifications & Requirements
Experience teaching and coaching grades 5-8 physical education classes and competitive athletic teams is preferred, as is an interest in curriculum development. Candidates with three or more years of full-time teaching experience and a master’s degree will be given priority. A bachelor’s degree is required, as is a willingness to engage in additional certifications or trainings, as the need arises.
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Company Name: The Harpeth Hall School
Website:https://www.harpethhall.org/about/career-opportunities
Company Description:
Harpeth Hall is an independent college preparatory school for young women where each student realizes her highest intellectual ability in the sciences, the humanities, and the arts, and discovers her creative and athletic talents. Harpeth Hall develops responsible citizens who have global perspectives and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world. With a tradition of excellence and a commitment to life-long learning, Harpeth Hall educates young women to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably.
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