Health/Physical Education Teacher

Applitrack; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental insurance

Paid time off

NJ Pension Program

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District in Mercer County seeks a Teacher of Physical Education/Health for a high school (grades 9-12). The role requires a New Jersey Instructional Certificate in Health and Physical Education and may value additional certifications such as Driver's Education or CPR/AED.

The candidate should be able to teach high school students in gym and classroom settings. The position is for the 2026-2027 school year with a base salary guided by experience and degree level.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate - Teacher of Health and Physical Education.
• Additional certifications a plus (Driver's Ed, CPR/AED, Adaptive PE).
• Ability to instruct high school students.

Skills

Health/Physical Education

NJ Certification

Google Apps for Education

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate - Health & Physical Education

Tools

Google Apps for Education

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

• Position Type: SECONDARY EDUCATION/ Health/Physical Education
• Date Posted: 9/30/2026
• Location: High School
• Closing Date: 10/14/2026

Teacher of Physical Education/Health High School (Grades 9-12)

Requirements:

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate -Teacher ofHealth and Physical Education
• Additional certifications a plus (ie: Driver's Education, CPR/AED, Adaptive PE)
• Ability to instruct high school students
• Willingness to work with students at all levels in a gym and classroom setting
• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health/PE
• Knowledge/experience with Google Apps for Education
• Knowledge of Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus)

Effective:

2026-2027School Year

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO *In accordance with S-414/A-3188 ( http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM ), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act ( https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml )

Permanent employees only.

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