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Athletic Director & Upper Grades Physical Education Teacher (Grades 5-8) 2026-27

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Job Description - Athletic Director & Upper Grades Physical Education Teacher (Grades 5-8) 2026-27

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 

 

  • 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 
  • 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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