2026-2027 Middle School Physical Education And Health Teacher

What is the Role?

Electives that center physical activity at Coney Island Prep empower our scholars to dive into exhilarating, movement‑based courses that ignite creativity, promote well‑being, and foster self‑expression. Whether they’re exploring the fundamentals of physical education or learning about their health and well‑being, scholars are guided by PE and Health Teachers who bring passion, energy, and excitement to every class. These courses are designed to inspire and engage students’ personal growth and development.

Our middle school operates on a shared campus and access to common spaces is limited. Please be prepared to get creative within the confines of your classroom.

Responsibilities

• Internalize standards‑aligned curriculum and content and, on a daily basis, teach academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, differentiating as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all scholars, their families, and staff.
• Commit to a culture of consistently implementing school‑wide systems, structures, procedures, and feedback.
• Eradicate the effects of racism, poverty, and other forms of oppression in our school community by making resources, opportunities, support systems, and classrooms equitable and accessible for all stakeholders.
• Analyze instructional and culture data to action‑plan and improve teaching practice to strengthen student outcomes.
• Be proactive in creating a positive, structured, results‑oriented, and fun learning environment that supports the needs of students with various abilities and experiences.
• Participate in school community responsibilities such as lunch duty, dismissal and hallway duties, whole‑school events, daily homeroom, bi‑weekly advisory groups, weekly content team meetings, whole‑staff professional development, lesson internalization and practice, and weekly grade team meetings.

Requirements

• Passion for education and dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission, beliefs, values, and commitment to anti‑racism.
• Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice.
• Bachelor’s degree and NYS teaching certification required; Master’s degree strongly preferred (Coney Island Prep offers $2,000 toward the completion of a Master’s degree and NY State certification within two years of employment).
• Passion for and expertise in your content area; experience with the intended grade level preferred.
• Experience with Google Suite, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and flat panels.
• Cultural competencies and willingness to examine your beliefs and biases across lines of difference.
• Culturally responsive and age‑appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills; timeliness, accuracy, consistent communication, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Self‑reflective and open to feedback, with ambition to grow and develop; curiosity and tendency to ask questions of colleagues.
• Positive, solution‑oriented attitude and drive for excellence.
• Eagerness to work collaboratively with grade teams and coach.
• Strong track record of building positive relationships with families, students, and staff, demonstrating value towards diversity and inclusivity.

About Coney Island Prep Middle School

Coney Island Prep Middle School is a public charter school in Brooklyn that serves 350 students in grades 6‑8. It is a high‑performing, college‑prep school offering hands‑on lessons, laptops for every scholar, special education services, and after‑school programming. The school provides free breakfast, lunch, snacks, and school supplies, and its teachers support families every step of the way.

The school is committed to anti‑racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, striving to build a team that reflects the varied backgrounds, experiences, and identities of its scholars and to create an environment where everyone feels valued and can excel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with employer match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• MacBook Air and access to necessary technology and resources.

Pay

Salary range: $71,250 – $97,750, based on years of lead teaching experience in a K‑12 school environment.