Personalized PE & Health Teacher — 1:1 Mentoring

Fusion Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Vacation time (where applicable)

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fusion Academy is a fully accredited 1-to-1 private school for grades 5–12. The Physical & Health Education Teacher will design creative lessons, shape schedules, and collaborate with passionate colleagues in a student-centered environment.

You will mentor students, support social-emotional growth, and build strong partnerships with parents while maintaining accurate records and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or Physical Education.
• Minimum of 20 college credits in Kinesiology, Anatomy, Physiology, and/or Physical Education.
• Expertise in the relevant subject area.
• Enrollment in a program for, or completion of, a Personal Trainer certification.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Ability and willingness to teach a wide variety of PE & health courses (athletic sports, dance, board sports, personal fitness, group classes, health), following content standards — curriculum and resources provided.
• Experience working with students, including those with learning differences, neurodiversity, accelerated learning needs, and/or mental health challenges.
• Mentoring experience and a passion for social-emotional learning.
• Outgoing, adaptable, and eager to thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment.
• Skilled with technology, curious about innovation, and open to learning new tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A growth mindset with the flexibility to pivot and problem-solve as needed.
• Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a truly personalized way — one student or small group at a time.
• Adapt lessons and assessments to meet each learner’s needs.
• Mentor each student and support their social-emotional growth.
• Build strong, consistent partnerships with parents and guardians.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to campus life or culture.
• Keep student records accurate and organized.
• Invest in your own growth through reflection, feedback, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Kinesiology expertise

Physical education

Strong communication

Mentoring

Social-emotional learning

Adaptability

Tech-savvy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or Physical Education

20 college credits in Kinesiology/Anatomy/Physiology/PE

Personal Trainer certification (enrollment or completion)

CPR Certification

Job description

Fusion Academy is a fully accredited 1-to-1 private school for grades 5–12. The Physical & Health Education Teacher will design creative lessons, shape schedules, and collaborate with passionate colleagues in a student-centered environment.

You will mentor students, support social-emotional growth, and build strong partnerships with parents while maintaining accurate records and pursuing ongoing professional development.