Dynamic Physical Education Teacher | Inspire Active Minds

Heritage Oak Private Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Company retirement match (50% on first

Medical plans (3 PPOs)

FSA program

Tuition remission

Job summary

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School is seeking a qualified Physical Education teacher to develop engaging lessons and teach students about exercise, athletic skills, attitude, and health topics. You will collaborate with subject experts to blend PE with science or history and help students grow as confident thinkers.

The role emphasizes warming up, stretching, cooling down, and building a positive classroom culture through dynamic, standards-aligned instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the subject area; coursework or experience in education is not required, nor is certification.
• Preferred: master's or Ph.D. with high GPA, excellent recommendations, and openness to new ideas in teaching.
• Strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare subject-specific lessons in physical education (PE).
• Provide instruction at a level above grade standard in an interactive setting to deliver exceptional results.
• Implement BASIS Curriculum with creative lessons and assessments for internationally competitive education.
• Collaborate with BASIS Independent teachers to form a community of professional educators.
• Tutor students to heighten academic and career success.
• Manage student behavior to foster achievement, responsibility, intellect, and individuality.

Skills

Subject passion

Differentiate instruction

Classroom management

Verbal & written communication

Feedback mindset

Creative teaching methods

Collaboration

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's/PhD preferred

Job description

BASIS Independent Brooklyn Upper School is seeking a qualified Physical Education teacher to develop engaging lessons and teach students about exercise, athletic skills, attitude, and health topics. You will collaborate with subject experts to blend PE with science or history and help students grow as confident thinkers.

The role emphasizes warming up, stretching, cooling down, and building a positive classroom culture through dynamic, standards-aligned instruction.