A Physical Education Teacher works with elementary and secondary school students on physical education and athletic training. A PE teacher should have knowledge of sports, anatomy and handling common injuries. Sports taught include football, basketball, baseball, soccer, gymnastics, track & field, and aerobics.
Harlem Academy is an independent school (grades K through 8) that drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and one day make a mark on the world. Please peruse our website for more information about our school culture, family partnership, new campus, strong results - and everything else that makes Harlem Academy uniquely positioned in the New York City education landscape.
Responsibilities:
Our incoming physical education teacher has responsibility to: Lead weekly sports and fitness classes across all grades (K-8), working with grade-specific teachers in the delivery of the program for the younger students and running programming independently for groups of 20 to 30 students in the older grades Coordinate and coach a coed, middle school cross-country team (fall) and track team (spring) Coordinate our partnerships with outside organizations for the delivery of programming in sports such as tennis, fencing, or soccer Foster an environment where students are encouraged to take risks, solve problems, develop critical thinking skills, and build habits for lifelong healthy living. Differentiate instruction to meet a range of abilities from students who are already competitive athletes to those who are just being introduced to many of the activities Use FitnessGram to measure student progress and provide meaningful feedback to students and their families. Participating actively in the school community, including attending faculty meetings, and school events, and contributing to extracurricular activities.
Qualifications:
BA/BS degree in relevant field is preferred but not required At least three years of relevant experience, ideally in a K-8 school environment. Strong communication, organizational, and group management skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Harlem Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will contribute to our diversity and strongly encourage applicants from traditionally marginalized groups.
