Teacher Physical Education/Health

Various Locations; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District is seeking a full-time Teacher for Physical Education and Health at one of its Paterson, NJ locations. The role involves delivering comprehensive health and physical education to students, with responsibilities across multiple sites including Dale Ave and Norman S Weir.

Strong classroom management and communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will hold an NJ instructional certificate in Physical Education and Health, maintain CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• Holds NJ instructional certificate in Physical Education and Health.
• CPR/First Aid certifications are current.
• If teaching swimming, must hold American Red Cross water safety certificate with NJDOE registration.
• Experience teaching and working with students in health and physical education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locations: Dale Ave (.51) and Norman S Weir (.49).
• Deliver Health and Physical Education instruction.
• Manage classrooms effectively and maintain engaging lessons.
• Assess student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Communicate with staff, students, parents and community.
• Demonstrate competency with word processing, data management and presentations.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional strategies

Communication

Student assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

NJ instructional certificate in Physical Education and Health

CPR/First Aid certification

Red Cross water safety certificate

Experience with elementary students

Tools

Word processing

Data management

Educational software

Presentations

Job description

Teacher Physical Education/Health

Paterson Public School District Various Locations - Paterson, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5925590
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Locations: Dale Ave (.51) and Norman S Weir (.49)

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

• 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 Affiantive 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]