26 -27 Physical Eduction Teacher

Manhattan Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Charter School is seeking a dedicated Physical Education (PE) / ICT Teacher for Kindergarten through 5th grade. The role blends dynamic PE instruction with Integrated Co-Teaching responsibilities to ensure inclusive access to grade-level curriculum.

The ideal candidate will promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy habits while collaborating with colleagues to support students with diverse learning needs in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Teaching certification/license in Physical Education preferred.
• Experience teaching physical education at elementary or K–12 level.
• Ability to adapt and differentiate teaching methods to accommodate diverse learners.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver developmentally appropriate PE lessons for K–5.
• Teach fundamentals of sports, movement, fitness, teamwork, and wellness.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Organize and supervise extracurricular sports and fitness activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate PE with other subjects and initiatives.
• Maintain clear expectations and a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support ICT responsibilities when assigned and coordinate with co‑teachers.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication skills

Collaboration

Wellness promotion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Teaching certification/license in Physical Education preferred

Job description

Manhattan Charter School is a high-performing charter school located on the Lower East Side in New York City. The School is committed to providing its students with the tools and support necessary for success. Since its founding in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Manhattan Charter School (MCS) has consistently achieved high levels of success.

Our vision is to offer a high-quality, public school education that will help close the opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for our high-need students by empowering, inspiring, and equipping them to fulfill their potential.

Our mission is to teach our students how to learn and love doing it, how to cultivate their curious minds for the rest of their lives, and how to develop a solid foundation on which to base wise choices and build meaningful lives.

Physical Education (PE) / ICT Teacher

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated educator to serve as a Physical Education (PE) / ICT Teacher for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting physical fitness, wellness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle habits while creating an inclusive learning environment that supports students with a wide range of abilities and learning needs.

In addition to providing high-quality physical education instruction, the PE / ICT Teacher will support Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) responsibilities as assigned and collaborate with colleagues to ensure all students have meaningful access to instruction.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Education (PE)

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate physical education lessons for students in grades K–5 that accommodate a range of abilities and interests.
• Teach students the fundamentals of various sports, movement activities, physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Assess student performance and progress and provide constructive feedback and support for continued improvement.
• Organize and supervise extracurricular sports and fitness activities, including school competitions and events, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate physical education with other subject areas and school-wide initiatives.
• Establish clear expectations, routines, and procedures that promote student engagement and positive behavior.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment and ensure that physical education equipment is used appropriately, properly maintained, and safely stored.

Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)

• When assigned to an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom, collaborate closely with the co‑teacher to plan, deliver, and assess instruction that meets the needs of both general education students and students with IEPs.
• Share responsibility for classroom instruction, planning, assessment, and student outcomes with the co‑teacher.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations and modifications to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate in implementing and monitoring students’ IEP goals and required services.
• Maintain regular communication with the co‑teacher, related service providers, and other members of the student support team.
• Use a variety of co‑teaching models and instructional strategies to ensure all students have meaningful access to grade‑level curriculum.

School & Professional Responsibilities

• Support school‑wide responsibilities, including but not limited to arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, advisory, and intervention.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leadership, and student support staff to promote student achievement and well‑being.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, common planning, and other school‑wide activities as required.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Education, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching certification/license in Physical Education preferred.
• Previous experience teaching physical education at the elementary or K–12 level.
• Strong knowledge of physical fitness principles, sports, movement, and wellness practices.
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs and collaborating with other educators.
• Ability to adapt and differentiate teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and student needs.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Manhattan Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.