Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City’s oldest independent school for girls, educating students in grades Pre-K through 12. As part of an international network, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart schools. Known as the “Goals and Criteria,” these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education, and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community

Physical Education Teacher

Position: Physical Education Teacher
Reports to: Head of Athletics and Wellness, Physical Education Department Chair
FLSA: Exempt
Date Updated: March 9, 2017

Responsibilities:

• Plan and instruct physical education classes for PreK-12 students.
• Supervise assistant teacher in teaching lower school PE classes.
• Evaluate and assess student performance in physical education classes.
• Coach a minimum of two seasons in the athletics department.
• Commit to learn about and support the school's mission.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and parents about student progress.
• ​Maintain good professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Commit to personal growth through active participation in professional development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience playing and/or coaching a team sport at the high school level required; playing and/or coaching at the college level preferred.
• Swim instruction experience is a plus.

This position may require the ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

An equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.