Physical Education Teacher - 26/27 School Year
$67,789–$104,578 year
On-siteBrooklyn, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct instruction in rigorous, developmentally-appropriate PE lessons aligned with state and national physical education standards. Facilitate student learning by designing skill progressions, leading small-group instruction, and conferencing on individual fitness goals. Implement frequent formative and summative assessments to analyze performance data and personalize instruction. Draft teacher reports for comprehensive individual education plans, including adapted goals for students with physical, sensory, or cognitive needs. Lead daily advisories and curate lessons using teacher-created activities and digital supports. Design and deliver curriculum spanning fitness, movement competency, and sport-specific skills across MS and HS grade bands. Promote physical literacy, safety, and healthy lifestyle habits, including nutrition and injury prevention. Manage equipment, facility logistics, and safety protocols for large groups in gymnasium and outdoor settings. Serve as an "inclusion-for-all" ambassador to ensure integrated co-teaching and support across the school.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in the subject area to be taught
- High GPA in an academic major
- Certification to teach in New York State in the subject area to be taught
- At least three years of teaching experience with exceptional results
- Commitment to LAB's mission and academic objectives - a demonstrated belief that all students, regardless of background and incoming ability, can achieve at high levels
- Record of using data in the classroom and driving student outcomes with students of similar populations
- Commitment to education standards, frequent formative assessment, and accountability
- Belief in a structured, predictable environment for children
- Ability to be the authority in the classroom and set rules for students
- Willingness to build relationships with students and families
- A 'can do' attitude and the ability to work as part of a team
- Comfort with accountability and ability to absorb feedback and engage in self-improvement
- A desire to make others successful
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and optimism
- An understanding that the first years of school start-up require commitment, hard work, and hours beyond normal teaching positions
- Ability to reflect and adjust to a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree preferred
- Experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred
- Teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages
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