Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Leave Replacement Physical Education Teacher for an immediate start at a K-12 independent school in Manhattan, NY.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a creative, dynamic, and experienced physical education teacher. The candidate will possess a strong knowledge of health and wellness related activities to teach grades K through 5 including experience in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that keep students active and encourage physical fitness. They shall inspire a passion for physical activity and strategically utilize the campus, buildings and resources for creative physical education classes and curriculum.

The candidate will foster a student-centered, 21st century classroom environment where all students are encouraged to offer up their ideas and to welcome the notion that learning extends beyond the classroom. In keeping with the mission of the school, the successful candidate will support individual students so they thrive academically. A Bachelor's degree in physical education, exercise science and/or education is preferred.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop lesson plans and teach K-5 Physical Education courses.
• Possess a passionate enthusiasm for their craft
• Be a thought-leader in the field of teaching physical education, be well-informed of the latest techniques and topics in physical education instruction and skillful in implementing those techniques and topics
• Collaborate with the physical education department, the learning services team, other faculty groups, and administrators to plan and implement departmental and school-wide goals
• Coach/supervise lower school after school interscholastic activities.
• Work closely with parents, teachers, colleagues and division heads to support the development and well-being of students
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Have a NY state certification in Physical Education (required).

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty members may serve as student advisors, club mentors, and contribute in other significant ways to the work of the community. Schools are especially interested in candidates with coaching experience and/or those who can demonstrate initiative and serve as coaches in a variety of significant ways outside of the classroom. Other supervisory responsibilities and duties are shared among faculty members.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.