Wellness, Recreation and Community Integration Teacher at LEARN - 2026-2027 School Year

Wellness, Recreation & Community Integration Teacher at LEARN

Inspire Movement. Build Confidence. Create Connections.

Are you passionate about helping students discover their strengths through movement, recreation, wellness, and meaningful community experiences? Do you believe that every student deserves opportunities to build independence, confidence, healthy habits, and lifelong skills?

At LEARN's Ocean Avenue LEARNing Academy in New London, we are seeking an energetic, creative, and student-centered Wellness, Recreation & Community Integration Teacher to join our collaborative transdisciplinary team. This unique role blends adapted physical education, health and wellness, recreation, life skills, and community-based learning to support students with diverse learning and developmental needs.

This is more than a teaching position—it's an opportunity to help students experience success, develop independence, and engage fully in school, recreation, and community life.

Why LEARN?

At LEARN, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization that is recognized as a regional leader in specialized education and student support services. We believe in innovation, collaboration, and creating environments where both students and staff thrive.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Make a meaningful difference in students' lives every day
• Design creative wellness, recreation, and community-based learning experiences
• Work alongside a supportive transdisciplinary team of educators, therapists, behavior specialists, and social-emotional support staff
• Help students build skills that transfer beyond the classroom into their homes and communities
• Access ongoing professional learning and growth opportunities
• Be part of a collaborative culture that values creativity, innovation, and student-centered decision making
• Experience the joy of seeing students gain confidence, independence, and lifelong healthy habits
  
  

What You'll Do

As the Wellness, Recreation & Community Integration Teacher, you will create engaging learning experiences that support students' physical, social, emotional, and functional development.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging wellness, recreation, and community-based instruction for individuals, small groups, and classes
• Teach and co-teach adapted physical education lessons aligned to students' developmental and IEP goals
• Plan and facilitate on-campus and community-based recreational activities that reflect student interests and strengths
• Support students in developing healthy habits, leisure skills, self-confidence, and community participation
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, behavioral staff, and families to integrate student goals across learning environments
• Participate in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and contribute to the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Develop schedules and service plans that ensure effective student support
• Support school-wide wellness initiatives, special events, and recreational programming
• Supervise and guide instructional assistants and other support staff
• Monitor student progress and complete required documentation and reports
• Maintain program equipment, recreational materials, and learning resources
• Create opportunities for students to practice and generalize skills across school, community, and recreational settings
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all students
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

You Are

• Enthusiastic, flexible, and student-focused
• Passionate about wellness, recreation, adapted physical education, and inclusive programming
• Skilled at building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Creative in designing motivating and meaningful learning experiences
• Comfortable working in community settings and supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Committed to helping students achieve greater independence and quality of life
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Current Connecticut State Department of Education Certification in Physical Education
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a transdisciplinary team
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in Adapted Physical Education
• Experience working with students with disabilities, including students with complex educational, behavioral, communication, and developmental needs
• Certification or experience in Occupational Therapy
• Experience implementing community-based instruction and recreational programming
  
  

Qualified applicants should apply online and submit their credentials at: https://www.applitrack.com/learn/onlineapp/

LEARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)