Athletic Director & Upper Grades Physical Education Teacher; Grades 5-8

Overview

The Athletic Director & PE Teacher is responsible for delivering a developmentally appropriate physical education curriculum rooted in Waldorf pedagogy, while also organizing and overseeing the school’s interscholastic athletics program. A key focus of this role is the planning, coordination, and execution of co-ed volleyball games and middle school girls’ and boys’ basketball games, fostering healthy competition, sportsmanship, and community.

• Physical Education Teaching (Grades 5–8):
  Teach engaging, well-structured PE classes that promote physical fitness, coordination, teamwork, and joy in movement
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and the ability to work effectively with middle school students
• Differentiate instruction to meet a range of developmental stages and abilities
• Model fairness, respect, and enthusiasm for sport
• Develop curriculum and plan lessons that develop and reinforce movement skills

• Athletic Program Leadership:
  Serve as Athletic Director for the middle school athletics program
• Organize, schedule, and oversee co-ed volleyball games and girls’ and boys’ basketball games
• Coordinate practices, game schedules, transportation, officials, and facilities as needed
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive athletic environment for all students
• Collaborate with school leadership and faculty to align athletics with the school’s mission and values

• Events Work:
  With support from the Lower Grades Games Teacher, plans and executes Harvest Festival, Brooklyn Waldorf School’s version of a field day in Fort Greene Park
• Support May Fair

• Community & Parent Communication:
  Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with parents regarding schedules, expectations, and student participation
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and partner schools
• Represent the school with professionalism at games and events

• Passion for sport, movement, and working with middle school students
• Experience teaching physical education and/or coaching youth athletics (middle school preferred)
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to manage groups effectively and set clear, developmentally appropriate expectations
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with parents and caregivers

• Full-Time Faculty, yearly employment agreement
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, non-exempt
• Benefits include medical and dental health insurance coverage, retirement, flexible spending and Metrocards (where applicable)
• Opportunities for professional development
• Reduced tuition for dependents
• Childcare during faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences