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Early Childhood/Lower School Physical Education Teacher

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USD 68,000 per year
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About Léman:

Léman Manhattan is the only independent school in Lower Manhattan serving students from 12 months through Grade 12, offering a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme in one of the world’s most dynamic educational environments.

 

Consistently ranked among New York’s top private schools by Niche (#29 K–12, #5 Arts, #3 Boarding, #3 Diversity), Léman is also NYC’s only boarding school and the first private school to achieve acceptances to all Ivy League institutions within its first decade of graduates.

 

Our community represents over 130 countries, fostering a global perspective and inclusive culture. Blending distinguished tradition with cutting-edge innovation, Léman prepares students for the rapidly evolving college and career landscape—guided by our mission: “Each student, future prepared.”

 

Main Purpose of Role:

This role is part of Léman Manhattan’s vibrant, collaborative learning community, which delivers an engaging and academically rigorous program for all students.

 

Each employee demonstrates a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to fostering an inclusive learning community. As an international school with a global outlook, Léman Manhattan utilizes the International Baccalaureate Programme's philosophy to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become thoughtful, engaged leaders. As a school community, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, belonging, and justice, and to holding ourselves accountable for addressing harm, repairing relationships, and continuing to learn together.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
  • Plans and executes lessons that differentiate the needs of our students
  • Teaches physical education classes to students in Early Childhood and Lower School
  • Develops and implements engaging lesson plans that meet the needs of diverse learners
  • Collaborates with colleagues to develop and implement curriculum

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Physical Education or related field
  • NY State Teaching Certification in Physical Education
  • 3+ years of experience teaching physical education in an elementary school setting
  • Experience with International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme preferred
  • Strong knowledge of content and pedagogy
  • Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Leman Manhattan Preparatory School before the deadline.
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DEADLINE: June 25, 2026

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