Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a full-time Physical Education teacher to join our Early Childhood and Lower School divisions for the 2024-25 school year.
The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develop talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop a curriculum that promotes grade-level standards in physical education and fitness
Instruct students on the basic techniques needed to play team sports and other recreational games/activities
Discuss the importance of living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity
Monitor and document student participation and progress
Lead After-School Sports Club(s) in the Lower School division
Coach Middle School Athletics
Qualifications
Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
3-5 years teaching and/or coaching experience in Physical Education and/or Athletics
First-Aid-CPR-AED Certified
Knowledge of rules & regulations, strategies, and techniques involved with individual and team sports
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt and improvise lessons based on time and/or space constraints
Ability to provide feedback in a manner that advances students’ knowledge, skills, and confidence
Passion for teaching and a willingness to learn
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related area; any level of coaching certification from a recognized sport governing body
Qualified applicants should upload a resume and cover letter. To apply, follow this link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5db03d9d-83a7-470f-a3eb-1942264884b7&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=528782&source=CC2&lang=en_US
Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The full-time equivalent salary range is $60,000 – $95,000, depending on years of experience.