Physical Education Instructor

Yeshiva University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeshiva University is seeking a High School Physical Education Teacher to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy habits in a structured environment. The successful candidate will plan and lead engaging classes while ensuring a safe environment for all activities.

The role requires strong knowledge of sports and health education as well as effective management skills. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and experience working with high school students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging physical education classes aligned with curriculum goals.
• Teach a range of fitness activities, sports, and health-related concepts.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility.
• Ensure a safe, well-managed environment during all activities.
• Assess student participation and progress.
• Differentiate activities to support varying skill levels and abilities.
• Communicate with students, families, and colleagues as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and participate in school initiatives.

Skills

Strong knowledge of physical fitness, sports, and health education

Ability to motivate and engage students of varying abilities

Effective classroom and group management skills

Organized, reliable, and safety-conscious

Positive, encouraging approach with students

Commitment to professional growth and school values

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Central/YUHSG seeks a High School Physical Education Teacher to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy habits in a structured and supportive environment. This role helps students build confidence, develop skills, and understand the value of lifelong wellness.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging physical education classes aligned with curriculum goals
• Teach a range of fitness activities, sports, and health-related concepts
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility
• Ensure a safe, well-managed environment during all activities
• Assess student participation and progress
• Differentiate activities to support varying skill levels and abilities
• Communicate with students, families, and colleagues as needed
• Collaborate with faculty and participate in school initiatives

Experience & Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience working with high school students preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of physical fitness, sports, and health education
• Ability to motivate and engage students of varying abilities
• Effective classroom and group management skills
• Organized, reliable, and safety-conscious
• Positive, encouraging approach with students
• Commitment to professional growth and school values

Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.