Physical Education Teacher

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is hiring a Physical Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Somerset/central New Jersey. The role delivers a comprehensive PE program, fosters fitness and wellness, and promotes healthy lifestyles among K-12 students.

The teacher will create engaging lesson plans, assess progress, and collaborate with staff, parents, and administrators to support student achievement. CPR/AED certification and state credentials are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency in music theory and performance and a passion for encouraging a love of music in students.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification.
• Work authorization in the U.S.
• Tuberculosis Test required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a comprehensive physical education program that promotes fitness, health, and well-being among students.
• Create engaging lesson plans and assess student progress.
• Develop age-appropriate PE plans that promote fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.
• Evaluate student progress in physical skills and fitness levels; provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain standards of student behavior for productive, respectful activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, administrators, and the community to support achievement in PE/Health.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth to stay current with best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Promotes health & fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification

Job description

• Position Type: Electives/ PE/Health Teacher
• Date Posted: 2/12/2026
• Location: Central Jersey College Prep

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:

• USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016
• NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018
• US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024
• National Charter School, 2020
• College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024
• College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024
• Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022
• 100% graduation rate, 2011- 2025
• 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Hiring for School Year 2026-2027

Physical Education Teacher

Responsibilities Include:

• Delivering a comprehensive physical education program that promotes fitness, health, and well-being among the students.
• Create engaging lesson plans, foster a positive learning environment, and assess the progress.
• Develop and implement age appropriate physical education lesson plans that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.
• Evaluate student progress in physical skills, fitness levels, and provide constructive feedback.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to ensure a productive and respectful learning environment during physical activities.
• Promote safety and wellness by adhering to established protocols, including CPR/AED certification.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted safely and that students understand the importance of health and fitness.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, administrators, and the community to support achievement and promote the importance of physical education and health.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and curriculum developments in physical education and health.
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency in music theory and performance and a passion for encouraging a love of music in students.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.
• A tenure track position;
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;

Postings current as of 8/17/2026 7:18:05 PM CST.