Salary Range: $14,000 - $32,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.

The Dalton School, a K-12 independent, coeducational school located in Manhattan, is consistently recognized as one of the top independent day schools in the nation.  It has a total enrollment of about 1,300 students and a faculty and staff of approximately 350.

Dalton’s Physical Education department seeks a leave replacement Physical Education Teacher starting immediately through December 20, 2024 (with the possibility of an extension through the spring semester). This faculty position includes teaching physical education classes, along with coaching responsibilities with the expectation to follow the values and ethics of the Dalton School. The physical education teacher reports to the Physical Education Department Chair and the Director of Athletics and Physical Education.

Responsibilities:

• Teach multiple sections of physical education for students in grades 3 through 12.
• Plan, implement, and revise physical education curriculum as needed.
• Maintain clear communication with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Coach middle school and high school teams across three seasons.
• Demonstrate the ability to coach at least one varsity-level sport.
• Fulfill additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to professional growth and collaboration with colleagues.
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet coaching and teaching responsibilities.
• Prior experience teaching physical education is preferred.
• Master's degree in physical education or a related field is preferred.

The Dalton School actively seeks to forward the equity and diversity of our community in our admissions, programs, and hiring. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability or sexual orientation in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics and other school-administered programs.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities

Notice to Applicant: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

We appreciate your interest in employment at The Dalton School.  We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.

About The Dalton School

The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school (K-12), founded in 1919 by the renowned progressive educator Helen Parkhurst. Parkhurst’s visionary Dalton Plan remains the keystone of the school’s progressive educational philosophy and is now the model for over 200 Dalton schools in other parts of the world. The Dalton School is the innovative leader in developing creative problem solvers who identify issues, grapple with possibilities, and design solutions to global challenges from multiple perspectives. Dalton is recognized for its rigorous, innovative educational curriculum and offers its 1,300 students a breadth of stimulating and challenging programs taught by our dedicated faculty. Our high academic standards are complemented by an exemplary performing and fine arts curriculum – taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields – and a full range of athletic teams and extra-curricular activities. The Dalton School actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.

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