<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Elementary School Teaching/Physical Education</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Emerson-Williams Elementary School</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>02/10/2026</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>until filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY</p> <p>Wethersfield Public Schools</p> <p>Wethersfield, CT</p> <p>Emerson-Williams Elementary School</p> <p>Elementary Physical Education Teacher</p> <p>Date Posted: December 2025</p> <p>The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.</p> <p>Our district has an opening for an Elementary Physical Education Teacher who will work under the direction of the school Principal to provide an exceptional and nurturing learning environment where students feel safe, valued and respected. On a daily basis the teacher will plan for and deliver physical education activities and instruction, continually assess student progress and growth, provide ongoing student supervision, regularly share written and verbal feedback with students and families, maintain records of student performance, and continually seek to develop professionally to bring the most current and innovative learning practices to students.</p> <p>Position: Elementary Physical Education Teacher</p> <p>School: Emerson-Williams Elementary School</p> <p>Reports To: Principal</p> <p>Start Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026</p> <p>Compensation: $56,162-$111,280 (full-time annual)</p> <p>Application Date: Position will remain open until filled</p> <p>Duties & Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Plan, create and deliver daily lesson plans emphasizing sports-related skills, movement patterns, games and fitness activities;</p> </li><li> <p>Establish and enforce student rules of conduct focused on the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students;</p> </li><li> <p>Introduce elements of strength, endurance and flexibility into physical education teaching and activities;</p> </li><li> <p>Provide instruction using a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles and varying needs/interests;</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare equipment and materials for physical education activities;</p> </li><li> <p>Observe, assess and communicate student progress (academic, behavioral, social, physical);</p> </li><li> <p>Manage student behavior and employ positive behavior practices to drive culture/climate;</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure individual well-being and safety is incorporated into teaching and activities;</p> </li><li> <p>Foster positive student attitudes toward physical activity and fitness;</p> </li><li> <p>Support continuous growth and improvement in student physical fitness assessments at the school, state and national levels, as requested;</p> </li><li> <p>Actively participate in wide variety of school day and extracurricular events as planned, including activities centered around professional development;</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitation of a school-wide Field Day event;</p> </li><li> <p>Plan enrichment activities for small groups of students each day;</p> </li><li> <p>Responsibly fulfill additional duties as assigned.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's Degree;</p> </li><li> <p>Current Connecticut Teacher Elementary Certification (044 - Physical Education, Pre-K to 12);</p> </li><li> <p>Prior experience working with elementary students is preferred;</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work cooperatively with other colleagues in the building and throughout the school district;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to handle and treat information confidentially;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to relate effectively with staff, parents, students and the public;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to plan and organize work schedule and set priorities;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work independently and professionally;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to motivate students, inspire trust and confidence in students, while working with patience and understanding.</p> </li></ul> <p>All applicants must apply on-line at http://www.generalasp.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx</p> <p>Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy</p> <p>The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and to other designated youth groups. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109</p>