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Physical Education Teacher

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Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a dedicated, energetic Physical Education Teacher to join the Middle School and High School team.

The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes, and develops an understanding of the relationship between healthy body function and exercise. The teacher motivates and provides developmentally appropriate instruction for all students, supporting their physical, social, and emotional well-being through meaningful movement and physical activity. Through purposeful lesson planning and exploration, the teacher helps students cultivate strength, skills, agility, poise, coordination, and lifelong healthy habits. A successful candidate sets clear expectations for classroom behavior, incorporates and maintains the communal aspect of the Heschel School in Physical Education, such as cooperation, respect, shared responsibility, and teamwork.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead Grade 6-12 P.E. classes, recesses, and special events
  • Design or implement a strength training and conditioning program for the Middle School and High School
  • Develop a curriculum that promotes grade-level standards in physical education, health, and fitness
  • Co-teach Early Childhood (N, PK, & K) and Lower School (Grades 1-5) P.E. classes and recesses
  • Instruct students on the basic rules, techniques, and strategies needed to play team sports and other recreational games/activities
  • Discuss the importance of living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity
  • Monitor and document student participation and progress
  • Coach After-School Sports Clubs, and Middle School and/or High School Athletics

Requirements

  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • 3-5 years teaching and/or coaching experience in Physical Education
Interested in this position? Submit your application to The Abraham Joshua Heschel School before the deadline.
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DEADLINE: July 7, 2026

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