Health Education/Physical Education Teacher

Innovation Charter High School•New York, NY

1d•$68,902 - $95,000

About The Position

Innovation Charter High School is seeking a New York State-certified Health or Physical Education teacher, or an educator actively pursuing appropriate NYS certification, to promote lifelong wellness, physical fitness, and healthy decision-making among high school students. The teacher will design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate Health and Physical Education instruction aligned with New York State Learning Standards and schoolwide instructional expectations. They will create an inclusive environment in which students with varying abilities, fitness levels, and individual needs can participate meaningfully. The role includes collaboration with instructional teams, student support staff, and families to help students build physical literacy, teamwork, confidence, healthy habits, and skills that support overall well-being. Innovation Charter High School is a mission-driven public charter high school in New York City. The school emphasizes student support and high expectations, feedback, curiosity, reflection, collaboration, persistence, and continuous improvement. Teachers are expected to engage in coaching and professional learning, use feedback, collaborate with colleagues, and help build a school community rooted in belonging, safety, and high expectations. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $68,902–$95,000, based on certification level and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match, life insurance, and professional development and coaching.

Requirements

New York State certification in Health Education and/or Physical Education, or an active pathway toward appropriate NYS certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Education, or a related field.
Commitment to educational equity and serving diverse learners in NYC public schools.
Ability and willingness to adapt high-quality instructional materials to meet students’ needs.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of teaching experience, ideally in New York City schools or urban public/charter school settings.
Experience teaching Health and/or Physical Education at the secondary level.
Experience differentiating instruction and physical activities for students with diverse learning, developmental, and physical needs.
Experience supporting adolescents with IEPs and implementing appropriate accommodations and modifications.
Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards for Health and Physical Education.
Experience using student performance, fitness, participation, and assessment data to inform instruction.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, teach, and assess Health and Physical Education instruction aligned with New York State Learning Standards and schoolwide instructional expectations.
Design engaging lessons that promote physical fitness, health literacy, wellness, and lifelong healthy habits.
Differentiate instruction and adapt activities, equipment, strategies, and expectations so students with varying abilities, skill levels, disabilities, and individual learning needs can participate successfully.
Teach knowledge and skills for informed decisions about physical activity, nutrition, mental and emotional wellness, personal safety, and healthy relationships.
Create a safe, structured, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages participation, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
Teach fundamental movement skills, fitness concepts, sport-specific skills, teamwork, and responsible participation in physical activities.
Help students develop individualized fitness and wellness goals and confidence in their physical abilities.
Promote healthy decision-making and understanding of the relationships between physical activity, mental health, nutrition, and overall wellness.
Encourage cooperation, leadership, communication, perseverance, and sportsmanship through individual and team-based activities.
Use formative and summative assessments, fitness data, student reflection, and observation to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
Provide targeted supports, accommodations, and modifications that enable students with disabilities to access and participate meaningfully in Health and Physical Education.
Reinforce safety practices, equipment use, and responsible participation expectations.
Engage in feedback, coaching, and professional learning.
Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practice and student outcomes.
Contribute to a culture of reflection, curiosity, continuous improvement, belonging, safety, and high expectations.
Adapt high-quality instructional materials to meet students’ needs.