K-12 Physical Education Teacher

National Association of Independent Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading K-12 boys school in New York is seeking a full-time PE Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role involves teaching physical education, coaching, and developing strong relationships with students. Candidates should have a passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering boys' growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or considerable experience required.
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in physical fitness, sports, and physical activities.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and assess student progress.
• Coach three seasons after school.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree in Related Field

Job description

New York, NY

The Browning School is a K-12 boys school located on 62nd Street in midtown Manhattan, New York. Founded by scholar and teacher John A. Browning, The Browning School has been a leader in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of boys and young men since 1888. Serving roughly 450 students in kindergarten through grade 12, Browning strives to combine the best of a traditional prep school environment and curriculum with imaginative teaching and a strong value system – all in a single-sex setting.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Browning is searching for a full-time K-12 PE Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The position will begin on or around August 20, 2025. The expected annual salary range for this position is $70,000-130,000, commensurate with experience. A bachelor’s degree or considerable experience in the role is required. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

K-12 PE Teachers are responsible for instructing students in physical fitness, sports, and other physical activities. They develop and implement lesson plans, assess student progress, and encourage participation in various activities. PE teachers also promote healthy lifestyles and help students develop important physical skills and social-emotional competencies. Developing a foundation of content knowledge is also an emphasis at Browning, while enriching the experience with activities that engage the mind of a Browning boy. All Browning teachers are responsible for building strong relationships with students and delivering the content and curriculum of the Browning program. Successful teachers believe in and desire the growth of all their students and have a passion for their subject matter and for the art, craft, and science of pedagogy. Ultimately, teachers are responsible for the most important work of our School -- knowing our boys and teaching them well. All full time PE Teachers are required to coach three seasons as well.

Among other things, they are tasked with:

1. Teaching PE courses at various grade levels
2. Coaching all three seasons after school
3. Developing and implementing an inspiring curriculum in conjunction with department members
4. Using Browning’s Target-Focused Teaching and studentship methods to ensure student growth and alignment
5. Creating strong relationships with students built on Browning’s core values of honesty, dignity, curiosity, and purpose
6. Collaborating as a professional, collegial, and inspirational member of the department
7. Participating in professional development to grow the self, department, and school
8. Implementing supervisory duties as assigned, such as lunch or study hall coverage
9. Setting a professional, collegial, and inspirational tone in the department
10. Participating in Department meetings
11. Exploring interdisciplinary opportunities
12. Communicating with parents about curricular and coaching matters
13. Heartily contributing to the school community

Key Competencies

In general, successful members of the Browning faculty are:

• Champions of boys -- They believe in and love the expansive potential in boys.
• Relationship-oriented -- They actively build meaningful relationships with students and families.
• Purpose-driven -- They are inquiry-minded, curious and resourceful in finding solutions and growth opportunities.
• Justice-seeking -- They seek to address students and their needs with an equity-oriented and antiracist lens and engage in the deep work of equity in the classroom and school community.
• Can-do collaborators -- They seek collaboration and listen deeply to others, and they believe that a can-do attitude allows a team to accomplish more.

A successful K-12 PE teacher will collaborate well with others, delight in the content and pedagogy of teaching their subject, maintain a high level of connection to and belief in the students, and contribute meaningfully to meeting Browning’s mission, as well as other strategic plans and goals. Communicating clearly and consistently with students, families, and fellow department members is of the utmost importance.

Those interested in the position should address their résumé and cover letter to Andrew West, and submit their application via this link.