Dynamic PE Teacher for K-8 — Collaborative & Inclusive

The Shefa School; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shefa School in Manhattan is seeking a Physical Education teacher for the Lower School and Middle School for immediate hire. This five-day-per-week role offers the option of a four-day schedule with prorated pay.

You will collaborate with the PE team to teach organized games, develop skill-building activities, and promote active student engagement while upholding behavior protocols and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have experience working in a school setting and coaching or teaching athletics to students.
• Experience with health education and/or working with students with language-based learning disabilities are a plus.
• We seek teachers who thrive in highly collaborative environments, who are reflective and committed to growth, who have strong communication skills, and who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PE team in teaching physical education classes to students in both the lower and middle schools
• Develop lessons and activities to teach organized cooperative games
• Develop lessons for skill development to participate successfully in hobby and leisure sports
• Deliver instruction using a direct instructional approach for all tasks and routines
• Follow student behavioral protocols such as Responsive Classroom and the LS and MS Behavioral Intervention plans
• Manage classroom routines and behavior
• Build relationships with students
• Represent physical education program at school wide events and celebrations such as yearly Curriculum Night and weekly Oneg
• Communicate regularly with families
• Collaborate with other faculty
• Oversee recess and special athletic activities, such as Field Day

Skills

School experience

Athletics coaching

Health education

Language-based learning disabilities

Collaboration

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

The Shefa School in Manhattan is seeking a Physical Education teacher for the Lower School and Middle School for immediate hire. This five-day-per-week role offers the option of a four-day schedule with prorated pay.

You will collaborate with the PE team to teach organized games, develop skill-building activities, and promote active student engagement while upholding behavior protocols and inclusive practices.