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About the Role

ECFS is seeking a dynamic, creative, and experienced Physical Education Teacher to serve as a leave replacement for Middle School and Upper School classes. This role involves teaching sports skills, fitness, recreational activities, and swimming, joining a team of committed colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Middle/Upper School physical education classes
• Teaching sports skills, team sports, fitness classes, recreational activities, and swimming
• Collaborating with colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students
• Preparing for and communicating details about student performance and growth with parents and/or guardians at scheduled conferences
• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges to maintain a safe environment
• Maintaining accurate student record keeping including grades and attendance
• Providing encouragement to students to support their social and emotional growth
• Ensuring confidentiality of student information
• Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings as required
• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards
• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in physical education or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is highly preferred
• Prior experience and proven ability in teaching physical education in grades 6-12
• The ability to teach different methods and strategies to meet students' needs
• A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning
• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community
• A commitment to cultural competency and to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills
• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback
• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks
• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools)
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance
• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated
• A certification in CPR/First Aid/ AED is highly recommended
• Swimming Certification is recommended

Skills

• Physical education
• Sports skills
• Fitness classes
• Recreational activities
• Swimming
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Time management
• Organization
• Technology proficiency (Google Workspace tools)
• CPR/First Aid/ AED certification (recommended)
• Swimming Certification (recommended)

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Leave replacement
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experience in teaching physical education in grades 6-12

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in physical education or related field
• Master's degree (highly preferred)

Salary/Compensations

• $16,078.50 - $39,486.41

About the Company

• Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school founded in 1878.
• ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
• It is a co-ed, nonsectarian school serving an inclusive community of about 1,700 students on two campuses.
• The school has a long history of inclusion and belonging rooted in its mission and the educational philosophy of its founder, Felix Adler.
• ECFS embraces all aspects of an individual, including their ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs.
• The school affirms differences and commonalities, striving to balance individuality and community.
• ECFS is dedicated to increasing students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.
• Community members are expected to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in an inclusive environment.
• The school views this work as a catalyst for individual and collective growth.
• ECFS is committed to making its vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Equal Opportunity

• ECFS is an equal opportunity employer.
• We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.
• We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.