Leave Replacement-Teacher Physical Education/Health

307 KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District 307 KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL in Paterson, New Jersey seeks a Leave Replacement-Teacher for Physical Education/Health. Immediate start with a salary range of $64,830 to $107,699 per year. Must hold NJ instructional certificate in Physical Education and Health and CPR/First Aid.

Experience with elementary students and knowledge of NJSLS/NJSLA are preferred. Postings stay active per district policy; duties include delivering quality instruction, managing classrooms, and

Qualifications

• NJ instructional certificate in Physical Education and Health.
• Hold and maintain CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Experience teaching health and physical education and working with students.
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA.
• Excellent classroom management.
• Effective instructional practices.
• Experience working with elementary students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Must be a critical thinker and problem solver.
• Able to use interactive computer instructional software.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Classroom management

Communication

Pedagogy

NJSLS/NJSLA

Elementary students

Education

NJ instructional certificate in Physical Education and Health

Tools

Interactive computer instructional software

Job description

Leave Replacement-Teacher Physical Education/Health

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Job Details

Job ID: 5941904

Application Deadline: Dec 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• NJ instructional certificatein Physical Education and Health
• Hold and maintain CPR/First Aid certifications
• If assigned responsibilities for teaching swimming, must hold and maintain anAmerican Red Cross water safety certificate registered with the New Jersey State Department of Education
• Have experience in teaching and working with students in the field of comprehensive health and physical education, unless entering teaching from an alternative certification program
• Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
• Excellent classroom management
• Effective instructional practices and strategies
• Experience working withelementarystudents
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character
• Must be a critical thinker, problem solver, and respect others
• Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, and the community
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications
• Diagnose student strengths and weakness and match those skills with appropriate techniques and materials
• Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $64,830 to $107,699 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Health

Classroom Teacher > Physical Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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