Physical Education & Health Teacher

Physical Education & Health Teacher
Madawaska Elementary School

About the Madawaska School Department
The Madawaska School Department serves students in grades PreK-12 in Madawaska, ME, the most Northeastern town in the United States, and one of the stops on the SCMA Four Corners Tour.  The district has two (2) schools, the Madawaska Elementary School (PreK-6) a 2000-01 Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, and Madawaska Middle/High School (7-12), the 16th Ranked High School in Maine, according to the US News and World Report. 

To learn more about our schools, we highly encourage all potential applicants to view our Recruitment Brochure.

Job Summary
Madawaska Elementary School is seeking a dynamic, certified Physical Education (PE educator to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. We are looking for an enthusiastic profesional with a passion for promoting physical well-being, health education, and positive student development for our PK-grade 5 students. 

The ideal candidate will

• Have a working knowledge of the Maine Learning Results Standards and their alignment with Valley Unified Performance Indicators for Physical Education.
• Demonstrate a commitment to proficiency-based education, including grading and assessment practices that support student growth.
• Integrate Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) into instruction and classroom management.
• Report on Habits of Work alongside academic progress to support whole-child development.
• Apply strong classroom management strategies while supporting individualized student success.
• Incorporate cultural and regional activities into the curriculum when appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create cross-curricular learning experiences that enhance student engagement.
• Be willing to support extra-curricular opporunities, such as after-school athletic clubs and wellness activities.
• Build partnerships with community and external organizations to promote health and wellness.
• Be able to maintain and acess materials and equipment.
• Ideally, hold certification in health Education in addition to Physical Education.

Qualifications

Required:

• Maine Department of Education Certification 510-Physical Education (PreK-12)
• Maine CHRC (Criminal History Record Check)

Preferred:

• Maine Department of Education Certification 520 - Health (PreK-12)
• Maine Department of Education Certification 512 - Health and PE (PreK-12)
• Maine Department of Education Certification 515 - Adapted Physical Education (PreK-12)