Durational Physical Education ​/ Health Instructor Office​/On-site #260806-9210VS-002

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.

• 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

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

Visit the CTECS Employee Benefits page to learn more!

• 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!

• Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and willing to commute to.

• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy:
  Per Public Act 21–69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter,…