Dynamic Elementary PE Teacher — Build Healthy Habits

Uncommon Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Training and development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan + employer 401?

Paid parental/maternity leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking an Elementary Physical Education teacher for a temporary role in New York. The ideal candidate will start immediately, with an expected end date around mid-December 2026.

The role focuses on building a love for physical activity through culturally responsive, fast-paced PE instruction. You’ll teach a dynamic PE curriculum, foster healthy habits, and partner with families and grade teams to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to Uncommon Schools’ mission and anti-racist approach.
• Ability to support students' social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in students’ best interests.
• Self-directed learner who seeks and uses feedback to improve outcomes.
• Experience or interest in impacting urban K-12 students; 1–2 years preferred.
• Expertise in high school education, physical education, sports science, kinesiology, or related athletic participation.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, interactive PE environment that motivates student participation.
• Develop physical fitness through team activities, cardio, calisthenics, and structured games.
• Help students build healthy habits in mindset and activity.
• Deliver engaging, culturally responsive PE curriculum for diverse learners.
• Build positive relationships with students and families to support learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly meetings to foster community and model core values.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to set academic goals and instructional strategies.

Skills

Anti-racism commitment

Social-emotional development

Collaboration with partners

Self-directed learner

Urban K-12 experience

PE/sports science expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree GPA 2.5+

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking an Elementary Physical Education teacher for a temporary role in New York. The ideal candidate will start immediately, with an expected end date around mid-December 2026.

The role focuses on building a love for physical activity through culturally responsive, fast-paced PE instruction. You’ll teach a dynamic PE curriculum, foster healthy habits, and partner with families and grade teams to support student growth.