Physical Education Teacher, Grades K-6

About the role

Lander-Grinspoon Academy, a private K-6 Jewish day school in Northampton, MA, is seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated part-time Physical Education Teacher to work with students in grades K–6. This is a great opportunity for a current graduate student, someone interested in exploring teaching in a school setting, or a recently retired teacher who isn't quite ready to leave it all behind. The school sees physical education as an essential part of educating the whole child, supporting resilience, cooperation, self-awareness, and responsible citizenship.

Requirements

• An experienced and enthusiastic educator who values movement, wellness, and social-emotional growth
• Excited to contribute to school-wide initiatives including social justice education, the on-site working farm, and creative arts
• Works well as part of a collaborative team, partnering closely with classroom teachers and communicating openly with families
• Equally committed to fostering physical skills, teamwork, and healthy habits and to nurturing students' social and emotional well-being
• Comfortable teaching PE outdoors when weather permits and in the multi-purpose room the rest of the year
• Committed to teaching PE in a non-competitive environment Salary: $6,500 - $7,500 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Schedule:
• Just 4 hours of teaching each week. You choose to hold PE on either Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. Note: Most of the school's staff have been working together for over 12 years.

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