Bronx NY-Physical Education​/Health Teacher

Bronx NY-Physical Education/Health Teacher

• Position Type:
  New York Middle School Teaching
• Date Posted: 3/10/2026
• Location:
  
  Bronx Arts & Science Charter School Elementary
• Date Available:
  
  08/10/2026

Summary: Under the general supervision of the School Director, to develop students' physical skills and abilities, strength, agility, poise, coordination, and teamwork; to develop students' understanding of the importance of exercise to physical and mental well-being; and to motivate students to work towards physical fitness, hygiene, and good health.

Base Salary-Certified-$72,500, (Adv. Degrees $3,000 for masters, $5,000 for doctorate). $2,000 for testing grades, $200/ year for applicable experience.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. (Masters perfered)
• Valid New York Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the use of various technological software and equipment for tasks such as, but not limited to, word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.
• Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters.
• Knowledge of child growth and development, individual differences in ability, personality and interests and learning/motivational techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of physiology, health and nutrition, biology and biological functions, anatomy, hygiene, exercise, and best ways to promote physical and mental well-being.
• Knowledge of grade specific school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of Smart board functions and tools.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work; parents, students, faculty etc.
• Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:
• Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation.
• Provide evidence Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis) Rubella, Measles, Mumps, Tuberculosis/PPD Test and Varicella

Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school director finds appropriate and acceptable.

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.
• Requires some traveling.
• Occasionally requires work outdoors dealing with school activities.

The Physical Education Teacher will:

• Develops and administers Physical Education classes consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Teaches knowledge of, and develops skills and abilities in, physical fitness, rhythm and dance, coordination and agility, exercise, and sports.
• Develops students' concepts in leadership, teamwork, responsibility and social skills; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and appropriate feedback to regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student…