Athletic Director & Upper Grades Physical Education Teacher (Grades 5-8)

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'sinterscholastic 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