Teacher of Physical Education Job Caldwell New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Caldwell

POSITION TYPE

High School Teaching / Physical Education

DATE POSTED

6/2/2026

LOCATION

West Caldwell Tech, 60 Nelson Place, Newark, NJ 07102

DATE AVAILABLE

09/01/2026

TEACHER OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Health and Physical Education Endorsement or eligibility
Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods
Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

REPORTS TO

Principal/Designated Administrator

SUPERVISES

Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

JOB GOAL

To promote pupils' safety, wellness, health maintenance and physical fitness; provide pupils with an understanding of the relationship of a healthy body to healthy behaviors; and to cultivate knowledge and skills that are conducive to good physical and mental health.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by teaching skills in comprehensive health and physical education using curriculum and instructional materials adopted by the board of education.

Teaches pupils through an approved course of study using board-adopted curricula, textbooks and other appropriate teaching materials.

Works cooperatively with other health and physical education teachers and regular classroom teachers in planning an effective comprehensive school health program.

Provides health, safety, family life education and/or physical education instruction as assigned.

Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentations to effectively achieve these objectives.

Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils. Assumes responsibility for proper use and storage of physical education equipment.

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive learning environment.

Evaluates each pupil's growth in health/physical education related knowledge and skills and maintains records of pupils' progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.

Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.

Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, behavior and learning problems.

Participates in curriculum development activities, faculty meetings and school-level planning.

Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.

Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10-Month;
Full-Time
Salary governed by collective bargaining agreement by and between the Board of Education and the Essex County Vocational Education Association.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCE

NJ State Certification as a Physical Education Teacher.
NJ State Certification as a Health Teacher preferred.
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

EDUCATION

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Masters Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

BENEFITS

Salary governed by collective bargaining agreement. Fringe benefits include hospitalization insurance (Medical, Dental, and Benecard Prescription Plan) and a $4,000 Group Life Insurance Policy for each employee.

EEO STATEMENT

IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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