Physical & Health Education Teacher

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders. 

Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community. 

At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth.

We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.  

Physical & Health Education Teacher 

Full Time; Hours: 7:30am-4pm

Start August 2026Grades K-12

Compensation commensurate upon experience: $75,000-$110,000

Position Overview

Dwight School, an innovative preschool-grade 12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking an experienced and energetic Physical & Health Education teacher for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. 

Responsibilities

• Design and implement lesson or unit structures that are clear, logical, and transparent
• Create a classroom environment that is safe, orderly, and engaging
• Promote physical fitness and teach students the value of proper health and eating habits
• Demonstrate the attributes of good health and fitness
• Inspire students to lead healthy, active lives
• Collaborate with teachers from other subject areas to plan and implement interdisciplinary study
• Guide and support students as they make connections to Dwight’s applied learning philosophy
• Display a commitment to diversity and create a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical & Health Education or a related field required
• Master’s Degree in Physical & Health Education or a related field strongly preferred
• At least two (2) years of relevant, full-time Physical & Health Education teaching experience strongly preferred
• Have some experience or knowledge of IB PYP and MYP; or willing to learn about the IB curriculum
• Experience in team sports
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of team dynamic, kinesiology, and nutrition
• Past success teaching students with varying skill levels and learning styles

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and eager to contribute positively to the Dwight community, demonstrating willingness to engage with, and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We look forward to welcoming community members who bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment. 

Dwight faculty members are expected to share their expertise and passions related to both academic and non-academic areas, to enrich the school community through contributions to the skills, micro-courses, and electives programs. 

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for individuals with disabilities and with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment. 

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