Teacher Physical Education/Health

004 DR. NAPIER SCHOOL # 4; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District 004 DR. NAPIER SCHOOL # 4 in Paterson, NJ is seeking a qualified Teacher for Physical Education and Health.

The position requires NJ instructional certificate in Physical Education and Health and current CPR/First Aid certifications, with swimming instruction eligibility if assigned, with Red Cross water safety training. Experience in teaching and working with students in comprehensive health and physical education is required, along with knowledge of the NJSLS

Qualifications

• NJ instructional certificate in Physical Education and Health is required.
• CPR/First Aid certifications must be current.
• If teaching swimming, American Red Cross water safety certificate required per NJ DoE.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional strategies

Communication skills

Electronic literacy

Word processing

Data management

Presentations

Team collaboration

Education

NJ instructional certificate in Physical Education and Health

CPR/First Aid certifications

American Red Cross water safety certificate

Tools

Interactive computer instructional software

Job description

Paterson Public School District 004 DR. NAPIER SCHOOL # 4 - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Teacher Physical Education/Health

Paterson Public School District 004 DR. NAPIER SCHOOL # 4 - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Paterson Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5929014

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 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 an American 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 with elementary students
• 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 Affivative 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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Paterson Public School District 004 DR. NAPIER SCHOOL # 4 - Paterson, New Jersey