Athletic Director & Upper Grades Physical Education Teacher (Grades 5-8) 2026-27
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Overview
Job Description
COMPENSATION: $65,559-$113,636 Annually; depending upon experience
The Athletic Director & PE Teacher is responsible for delivering a developmentally appropriate physical education curriculum rooted in Waldorf pedagogy, while also organizing and overseeing the school’s interscholastic athletics program. A key focus of this role is the planning, coordination, and execution of co-ed volleyball games and middle school girls’ and boys’ basketball games, fostering healthy competition, sportsmanship, and community.
Physical Education Teaching (Grades 5–8)
- Teach engaging, well-structured PE classes that promote physical fitness, coordination, teamwork, and joy in movement
- Demonstrate excellent classroom management and the ability to work effectively with middle school students
- Differentiate instruction to meet a range of developmental stages and abilities
- Model fairness, respect, and enthusiasm for sport
- Develop curriculum and plan lessons that develop and reinforce movement skills.
Athletic Program leadership
- Serve as Athletic Director for the middle school athletics program.
- Organize, schedule, and oversee co-ed volleyball games and girls’ and boys’ basketball games
- Coordinate practices, game schedules, transportation, officials, and facilities as needed
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive athletic environment for all students
- Collaborate with school leadership and faculty to align athletics with the school’s mission and values
Events work
- With support from the Lower Grades Games Teacher, plans and executes Harvest Festival, Brooklyn Waldorf School’s version of a field day in Fort Greene Park.
- Support May Fair
Community & Parent Communication
- Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with parents regarding schedules, expectations, and student participation
- Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and partner schools
- Represent the school with professionalism at games and events
Requirements
- Passion for sport, movement, and working with middle school students
- Experience teaching physical education and/or coaching youth athletics (middle school preferred)
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to manage groups effectively and set clear, developmentally appropriate expectations
- Excellent communication skills, particularly with parents and caregivers
Benefits
- Full-Time Faculty, yearly employment agreement
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, non-exempt
- Benefits include medical and dental health insurance coverage, retirement, flexible spending and Metrocards (where applicable)
- Opportunities for professional development
- Reduced tuition for dependents
- Childcare during faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences
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