Secondary Physical Education & Wellness Teacher

About the role

The American School of Barcelona seeks a dedicated Secondary Physical Education and Wellness Teacher for grades 6‑12. You will promote social‑emotional, mental and physical health while fostering an active lifestyle among a diverse, international student body.

Key responsibilities

• Design and document units of study on the Learning Management System using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework.
• Plan engaging, standards‑aligned lessons that meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Deliver high‑impact, research‑based instruction that is purposeful and differentiated.
• Create and administer assessments to gather evidence of student learning and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with the Division Principal, Physical Education Subject Area Leader, and fellow teachers in curriculum development and team planning.

Required profile

• Experience teaching Physical Education or Health to secondary‑level students.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multilingual school environment.
• Strong organizational skills for planning, assessment design, and resource selection.

Required skills

• Proficiency with a Learning Management System (LMS) for curriculum documentation and delivery.
• Familiarity with the Understanding by Design (UbD) instructional framework.
• Use of research‑based, high‑impact teaching strategies.