EC & LS Physical Education Leave Replacement Teacher presso Abraham Joshua Heschel School

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and experienced candidate to cover a leave replacement in the Early Childhood (EC) and Lower School (LS) Physical Education Department, beginning in January 2026. The EC/LS Physical Education teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develop talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a curriculum that promotes grade-level standards in physical education and fitness

• Instruct students on the basic techniques needed to play team sports and other recreational games/activities

• Co-Teach EC/LS Physical Education classes and recesses

• Discuss the importance of living a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity

• Monitor and document student participation and progress

• Lead After-School Sports Clubs in the Early Childhood and Lower School divisions

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• 3-5 years teaching and/or coaching experience in Physical Education and/or Athletics

• First-Aid-CPR-AED Certified

• Knowledge of rules & regulations, strategies, and techniques involved with individual and team sports

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to adapt and improvise lessons based on time and/or space constraints

• Ability to provide feedback in a manner that advances students’ knowledge, skills, and confidence

• Passion for teaching and a willingness to learn

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related area; any level of coaching certification from a recognized sport governing body

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and resume. 

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The full-time equivalent salary range is $55,000 - $95,000, depending on years of experience.