Movement, Health and Wellness Specialist/ PE Teacher - SY 2025-2026 Immediate Hire
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF AN ACCREDITED PUBLIC CHARTER MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON, DC
Health and Wellness Specialist/PE Teacher
School Year: 2025-2026
TEMPORARY POSITION
Position Movement, Health and Wellness Specialist/ PE Teacher
Department: Academic ( Lab Team)
Reports To: Principal
Location: Washington, DC
Hiring : Mid January 2026
Shining Stars Montessori: Health & Physical Educator (25-26 School Year)
Shining Stars Montessori Academy is seeking a Temporary Physical Education (PE) Lab Teacher to support our Health & Wellnessfocused PE and Montessori Movement programming for students in PK36th grade. PE Lab classes emphasize physical fitness, coordination, self-regulation, cooperation, and healthy lifestyle habits through developmentally appropriate, movement-based learning.
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School offers lab classesschool-based enrichment experiences rooted in Montessori principles. The PE/Lab Teacher is a member of the Academic/Lab team and works under the supervision of the Principal to deliver instruction that is culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with OSSE requirements for students in PK36th grade. For the 20252026 school year, the Lab Teacher will serve Primary, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary classrooms, supporting learners ages 312.
This is a temporary position and may be filled as either a contracted role or a temporary staff appointment, based on school needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons aligned to DC Health & Wellness and Montessori Movement principles
- Promote physical fitness, body awareness, coordination, balance, and cooperative play
- Adapt activities for diverse ages, abilities, and learning needs
- Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
- Set up and break down equipment and learning spaces daily
- Reinforce school-wide expectations and routines
- Support school-day activities including recess, arrival/dismissal, and field trips
- Maintain basic lesson documentation and required student records
Additional Duties and Responsibilities 1.Assist with school day activities (recess, lunch, field trips, arrival/dismissal);2. Maintain paper and electronic student files; Perform additional school and administrative duties as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- Experience teaching physical education, movement, health, sports, or youth fitness preferred
- Experience working with elementary-aged children
- Commitment to developmentally appropriate, child-centered instruction
- Montessori experience preferred but not required
Compensation and How to Apply
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, based on temporary staff or contract status.See website for salary schedule for teachers. For more information about our school go to our website at. www.shiningstarspcs.org
DC Charter School Compliance
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all DC charter school requirements, including but not limited to:
- Criminal background check
- Child Protection Registry clearance
- Tuberculosis (TB) screening
- Verification of eligibility to work in the United States
Equal Employment Opportunity
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under