PE and Health Teacher: School Year 2026-27

Position Summary

The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of talented employees for the 2026‑27 School Year. CREC seeks a talented PE/Health teacher for a teaching position at our various magnet schools. Please apply if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. To find out more about CREC Magnet Schools and locations visit crecschools.org
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• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small‑group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop grade‑level appropriate lesson plans and instructional materials, translating plans into learning experiences that develop pertinent sequential activities, challenge students, and best utilize available instructional time.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, modifying instruction to fit individual needs; provide individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Intrapersonal:

• Dedication to all learners, especially those historically marginalized.
• Commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.

Interpersonal:

• Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments that support individual and collaborative learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members.
• Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those historically marginalized.

Cognitive:

• Utilize deep understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners.
• Employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center student diversity as a strength.
• Use techniques for developing students’ metacognition, self‑regulation, and perseverance.

Instructional:

• Personalize learning experiences through assessment, support, progression, relationships, and technology.
• Develop student agency, ownership, self‑advocacy, and effective communication skills.
• Use technology in the service of learning and professional responsibilities.

Teaching/Subject Assignment Specific:

• Administer and record results for the Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment.
• Attend training sessions for supervising high ropes courses (if applicable).

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four‑year college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.

• Physical Education, PK‑12 (044).
• Health, PK‑12 (043) – cross endorsement for health preferred; candidates without health certification will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high‑energy environment with varying noise levels.

Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off‑site field experiences.

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability & Short‑Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre‑Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post‑Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year
• Benefit from exclusive partnership with Springfield College offering a 15% discount on tuition for next‑level…