K-12 Physical Education Teacher and Coach - Fall Start

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

About Physical Education, And Athletics.

Job Overview

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 or Strength Coach, this person will coach at least two seasons, as assigned. They will report both to the Lower, Middle, and Upper School 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 communicate 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 modeling 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’ while honoring the variety of gender identities our students hold
• 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 coaching team on a regular basis and communicating with families as needed
• 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 making equitable decisions about appointing positions, playing time, strategy, and practice times
• Prioritizes the safety of students and athletes above all else
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• A physical education degree
• 3+ years physical education teaching or fitness experience with a demonstrated understanding of elementary, middle, and upper school students.
• Attain all required certifications prior to working with student-athletes (including but not limited to concussion education, First Aid certification, and CPR certification)
• Experience coaching (athletics team or strength & conditioning) middle AND/OR upper school aged athletes
  
  

Preferred

• Experience instructing fitness and wellness with middle and upper school students
• 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
  
  

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience. The range is $70,000-$120,000 annually.

How To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter by September 5, 2025. The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will consider those that are submitted after September 15 on a rolling basis.