Durational Physical Education ​/ Health Instructor

Introduction

Are you passionate about inspiring healthy habits, empowering student success and helping the next generation build for the future? If so, please consider joining the Connecticut Technical and Career System team!

At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for a Durational PE/Health Instructor to join our team at Howell Cheney Technical High School in Manchester, CT.

CTECS is seeking a passionate and student-focused Durational Physical Education / Health Instructor to join our dedicated team of educators. In this rewarding role, you will help students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead healthy, active lives while fostering teamwork, resilience, and lifelong wellness.

As a CTECS Physical Education and Health Instructor, you will deliver engaging, standards-based instruction using innovative teaching practices that promote active learning and student success. You will create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all learners are encouraged to reach their full potential through student-centered instruction, differentiated learning, physically engaging activities, educational technology, and current instructional strategies. You will also build strong partnerships with families, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in ongoing professional learning to continuously enhance your instructional practice.

If you are an enthusiastic educator who is committed to inspiring students, embracing innovative teaching methods, and making a lasting impact in a dynamic career and technical education environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the CTECS team.

To be considered for this position, PE/Health Instructors must possess the following certification and license:

043 (Health) & 044 (Physical Education) certifications

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. We invite you to explore our CTECS Instructor Information webpage for more information.

Durational Position:  School year with an end date of June 30th, 2027

Schedule:

first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday - Friday.

Location:

Howell Cheney Technical High School, in Danbury, CT.

Academic Calendar: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service

As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives
• Performing meaningful work and
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make an impact by serving your state!

In the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for educating students in academic and trade coursework.

Eligiblibility for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates)

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university or college.

Well versed and or experienced in high school Physical Education and Health curricula.

Incumbents must possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.