K-12 Physical Education Teacher and Athletics Coach

Job Overview

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as K-12 Physical Education Teacher and Coach.

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to DEIB.

As a K-12 Physical Education Teacher, this person will work with the Physical Education team to develop skills-based curriculum and teach daily physical education classes as assigned. As an Athletics Coach, this person will coach at minimum two seasons, as assigned. They will report to the Head of Lower School, Department Heads of Physical Education, and to the Director of Athletics.

Chapin’s next K-12 Physical Education teacher and coach will be:

An educator and coach who demonstrates a commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development who has

• A genuine passion for the education of young people through sports, fitness, and wellness, and a dedication to the success of each student and athlete.

• Superb collaboration skills that allow for building relationships with people of all backgrounds, and communicating effectively with many different stakeholders.

• The ability to utilize proven, research-based strategies for classroom management, lesson planning, instructional delivery, and the inclusion of technology.

• The ability to develop and teach a skills-based physical education curriculum, including sport, fitness, and wellness in K-12, as assigned.

A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history, and who

• Has a demonstrated ability to teach students across many different stages in development, from many different backgrounds, with many different learning styles, and of many different abilities and skill levels.

• Addresses the needs of individual students and models inclusive teaching practices.

An educator who actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by

• Collaborating with other faculty to infuse wellness into the life of the school.

• Aligning with our mission ‘to empower a diverse, ambitious, and resolute community of young women to thrive and lead’.

• Having a critical eye to issues of equity and inclusion, including an understanding of how one's own identity plays a role in the classroom and on the field.

A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning who

• Communicates effectively with students, co-teachers, athletes, and the coaching team on a regular basis.

• Has excellent leadership skills, modeled by adhering to the same expectations athletes are held to, displaying a positive attitude, participating eagerly, and is a source of motivation and inspiration.

• Has the ability to assess the skill level of athletes during tryouts and throughout the season, and make equitable decisions about appointing positions, playing time, strategy, and practice times.

• Builds strong partnerships with parents, ensuring they are engaged and informed of their child’s development and personal growth.

• Prioritizes student and athlete safety above all else.

• A physical education degree AND/OR 3+ years of physical education teaching with a demonstrated understanding of elementary, middle, and upper school students.

• Experience coaching middle AND/OR upper school-aged athletes.

• Experience in teaching K-4 physical education.

• Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are of special interest, as our students learn Spanish starting in Kindergarten.

Sports offered: (most offered at the Middle and Upper School levels)

• Fall:
  Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Tennis

• Winter:
  Basketball, Swim, Indoor Track & Field, Squash, Fencing

• Spring:
  Lacrosse, Track & Field, Softball, Badminton, Golf

Interested candidates should submit a résumé by March 27th, 2026. The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will consider those that are submitted after March 27th on a rolling basis.

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience. The range is $75,000–$130,000 annually.