Physical Education and Health Teacher​/Athletic Coach

Founded in 1901, The Cathedral School is committed to academic excellence in a curriculum that integrates critical thinking, the arts, athletics, and leadership development. The School believes that the recognition and appreciation of differences in race, socioeconomic status, cultural or religious tradition, age, gender, ability, or sexual orientation enhance the individual's sense of identity and broaden respect for others. Through curriculum and informal school experiences, students at The Cathedral School come to understand the inherent value of all people and the importance of working towards equity in all that they do.

The School’s mission is brought to life on the idyllic 11-acre campus of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights on Manhattan’s Upper West Side through seven Core Values:
Cooperation, Courage, Integrity, Kindness, Passion for Learning, Respect, and Responsibility.

As an independent K-8 day school rooted in the Episcopal tradition, The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine educates students to become articulate, confident, and responsible citizens of the world through rigorous academics, innovative approaches to learning, and the nurturing of their aspirations in a diverse community of all faiths.

The Physical Education & Health Teacher and Athletic Coach reports directly to the Head of Upper School and is an integral member of the Lower and Upper School teams and Physical Education department at The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine. Candidates must have experience teaching and coaching children aged 5-14 years old. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in education with a concentration in physical education or health and wellness is required.

In support of The Cathedral School's mission, the Physical Education & Health Teacher and Athletic Coach must be prepared to view curriculum, classroom, and school culture through a lens focused on equity and justice. A nurturing and caring personality is essential.

• Co-teach various grade levels of Physical Education and Health classes

• Plan lessons, units, and projects that facilitate active learning to support and differentiate instruction in health and wellness classes for kindergarten through eighth-grade students.

• Proctor/teach two trimesters of elective periods in the Upper School

• Utilize an array of assessment methods and keep organized records of assessments for physical education, health, and wellness classes

• Coach junior varsity and varsity athletic teams before/after school hours

• Serve as an Upper School advisor for six to eight students in support of their academic progress and social-emotional well-being

• If schedule permits, attend regular Upper School Guidance Meetings with the student support team and teachers to discuss students’ academic and behavioral concerns

• Collaborate and work cooperatively with the other members of the Physical Education department to coordinate a clear scope and sequence from grade to grade in terms of both subject matter and skills development

• Partner with the Learning Specialists and School Psychologists, when appropriate, to ensure students are being fully supported

• Be proactive, clear, and consistent in family communications to promote partnership in service of the students

• Write comments/narratives twice yearly for students

• Attend or lead family/teacher conferences twice yearly

• Fulfill regular duties such as lunch, recess, bus duty, etc.

• Attend weekly Faculty and School-wide meetings

• Is available for other school events and activities as needed (e.g., overnight trips, dance chaperones, field trips, etc.).

The Physical Education & Health Teacher and Athletic Coach is a 10-month, in-person role with a start date of August 2025. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000.