Health and Wellness Teacher Position Available In Delaware, Pennsylvania

Health and Wellness Teacher Stratford Friends School 2 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073 Health and Wellness Teacher Posting Date June 23, 2025 Application Deadline August 1, 2025 Stratford Friends School is a leader and a pioneer in the education of children who learn differently. We are an independent coeducational day school serving students who are intelligent and imaginative but find it difficult to learn in a conventional classroom setting. Founded in 1976, the school enrolls 78 students in kindergarten through ninth grade. We are located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Mission :

Stratford Friends School educates students with language-based learning differences through a structured, multisensory program that celebrates students’ strengths, builds self-esteem, and develops self-advocacy. Our mission is to empower our students with the skills to be successful learners. SFS is a school committed to diversity, peacemaking, social justice, and the recognition of the spiritual dimension of life. Guided by Quaker principles, the school provides individualized attention and instruction in a safe, intimate, and caring environment.

Job Description:

The physical education teacher or recreation therapist is responsible for implementing and developing engaging physical and health education programs that promote students’ physical fitness, teamwork, and overall well-being for neurodiverse learners. Prepare age-appropriate physical and health education lessons in accordance with the student’s physical abilities. Adapt teaching methods that are appropriate for neurodiverse learners that teach principles of fitness, movement, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Classroom management. Plan and organize a variety of physical activities, including individual and team sports, fitness exercises and recreational games. Supervise students at various points in the school day including recess, lunch, arrival, dismissal, and transitions between classes. Provide extra support, as needed, to students with physical, behavioral, or linguistic limitations. Promote a safe and inclusive environment by enforcing safety guidelines and adapting activities to accommodate diverse needs and abilities. Coordinate each day to determine daily tasks and adjust based on the needs of the students. Leading parent-teacher’s meetings. Chaperoning field trips and other school community events. Responsible for after-school sports. Support the school’s mission to provide a safe and caring learning environment that celebrates students’ strengths, builds self-esteem, and develops self-advocacy. Contribute positively to the overall learning environment in the school.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in physical education or recreational therapy with a current teaching certificate. State certification/license. Strong knowledge of physical fitness, sports rules and health education. Preference is given to applicants with Special Education experience. Experience using technology for instruction. A passion for teaching neurodiverse learners. Strong classroom management skills. Organized and thoughtful planner. A whole-child approach to teaching. The ability to be flexible and work well with a team. A lifelong learner who embraces professional development opportunities All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$42,912.00 – $52,912.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person