Physical Education Teacher leave replacement-MS

Union Represented New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16,078.50 To $39,486.41 Annually

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves an inclusive community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.

The Fieldston Middle and Upper campus located in Riverdale has approximately 400 students in 6-8th grades and 600 students in 9-12th grade.

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of inclusion and belonging deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace all aspects of an individual, including their ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in an inclusive environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

ECFS is seeking a Physical Education Teacher to serve as a leave replacement for Middle School and Upper School classes. The candidate should be dynamic, creative, and experienced in best practices for physical education. Physical Education classes include sports skills, fitness classes, recreational activities, and swimming. This individual will join a team of committed and collaborative colleagues. The leave replacement position is expected to be from October 13, 2026, through December 18, 2026.

Please note that dates are subject to change.

This is a 1.0 FTE (full time equivalency) position with a hiring range of $ 16,078.50 - $39,486.41.

Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

• Teaching Middle/Upper School physical education classes;
• Teaching sports skills, team sports, fitness classes, recreational activities, and swimming;
• Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students;
• Preparing for and communicating details about student performance and growth with parents and/or guardians at scheduled conferences;
• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in the classroom in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;
• Maintaining accurate student record keeping including grades and attendance;
• Providing encouragement to students to help support their social and emotional growth;
• Ensuring confidentiality of student information as necessary;
• Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings as required;
• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and
• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in physical education or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is…