Physical Education Teacher

Maarif Foundation USA•Bloomfield, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Maarif School is seeking a full-time Physical Education Teacher for the 2027–2028 academic year at its new campus in Wayne, New Jersey. The teacher will deliver engaging, age-appropriate physical education instruction and promote student safety, confidence, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, and lifelong healthy habits. The role includes planning and teaching lessons aligned with the school curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards; assessing student participation, fitness, skills, and progress; maintaining safe and inclusive learning environments; and supporting school athletic programs and events. The teacher will collaborate with students, parents, colleagues, and administration, and participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent-teacher conferences, and school events. Maarif School is a Pre-K through 12th private school operating under the auspices of the Maarif Foundation USA. It describes itself as a diverse, caring learning community that emphasizes academic achievement, social and emotional learning, individual attention, and Islamic manners, morals, and ethics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Education, or a related field.
New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate.
Strong knowledge of physical education curriculum, fitness instruction, and student safety procedures.
Ability to develop engaging, age-appropriate lessons and adapt instruction for varying physical abilities and fitness levels.
Strong classroom management, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Commitment to student development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character education.
Ability to collaborate professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Previous elementary, middle, or high school teaching experience.
Experience coaching school sports teams or organizing athletic programs.
Experience teaching physical education across multiple grade levels.
Knowledge of fitness assessments, student wellness, and injury prevention.
Experience working with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Ability to adapt activities for different physical and learning needs.
Experience incorporating teamwork, leadership, and character development into PE instruction.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging physical education lessons aligned with the school's curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Teach movement skills, physical fitness, team sports, recreational activities, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Promote teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and character development.
Differentiate instruction for students with varying physical abilities, fitness levels, and learning needs.
Maintain a safe, structured, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
Assess student participation, fitness, skill development, and overall progress.
Enforce safety procedures and behavioral expectations, and ensure proper use of athletic equipment.
Organize and supervise indoor and outdoor physical education activities.
Maintain gym equipment, athletic materials, and sports facilities.
Encourage lifelong fitness habits, self-confidence, and responsibility.
Assist with school sports programs, athletic competitions, tournaments, field days, and extracurricular activities.
Communicate with parents, colleagues, and administration about student progress and concerns.
Collaborate on school-wide initiatives, student development, and athletic programs.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent-teacher conferences, and school events.