Health and Physical Education Teacher

Njaseps; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation/Sick pay

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

First Children Services seeks a Health & Physical Education Teacher for North Hudson Academy in North Bergen, NJ. This full-time, exempt role serves students aged 3–21 with special needs in a DOE-approved program, focusing on behavioral/emotional support and autism spectrum services.

You will implement NJ standards, collaborate with staff, and plan lessons to meet individual goals while ensuring safety and student progress documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have valid New Jersey instructional certificate and HPE endorsement or eligibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical education teaching methods.
• Ability to foster a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach health and physical education aligning with New Jersey standards.
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan a comprehensive health program.
• Maintain pupil records and monitor progress.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and programs.
• Uphold school rules and participate in professional development.

Skills

NJ Certificate

HPE Endorsement

Teaching methods

Interpersonal skills

Education

NJ Teaching Certification

Job description

Health & Physical Education Teacher
Full-Time | Exempt, (M-F, 8:15-3:15pm/Fall 2026) Location: North Hudson Academy, North Bergen, NJ - Compensation Range: $61,000-$80,000/annually

Do you have a passion for working with children and helping them succeed?

North Hudson Academy is seeking a dedicated Health and Physical Education Teacher to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

No two days are the same, and every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a student’s life!

What You'll Do

You will work to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by teaching skills in comprehensive health and physical education using curriculum and instructional materials adopted by the board of education. You will work cooperatively with other health and physical education teachers and regular classroom teachers in planning an effective comprehensive school health program. You will participate in curriculum development activities, faculty meetings and school-level planning. Additionally, set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives:

• Provides health, safety, family life education and/or physical education instruction as assigned.
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils. Assumes responsibility proper use and storage of physical education equipment.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive learning environment.
• Evaluates each pupil's growth in health/physical education related knowledge and skills and maintains records of pupils' progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, behavior and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

What were looking for

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Health and Physical Education Endorsement or eligibility
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
• Must be able to read, write and understand English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with children with disabilities
• Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.

EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency 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.

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail] your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.