POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Physical Education (Recreational Arts) Teacher and Coach Leave Replacement April 6–June 9

Saint Ann's School, a non-sectarian K-12 independent school in Brooklyn, New York, is looking for a full-time PE (called recreational arts at Saint Ann’s) teacher and coach to serve as a temporary leave replacement beginning on April 6, 2026. A school that exists to serve talented, intellectually accomplished, and curious students, we seek faculty who are passionate about their subject and able to convey both information and a love of learning to children of a variety of ages.  We seek a teacher who is excited to teach at the middle school level (fourth–eighth grade) and at the lower school level (kindergarten–third grade).  Since our classes are often team-taught, we are looking for someone with strong cooperative skills who is willing to share their enthusiasm with colleagues and students.  Full-time positions within the department typically require the coaching commitment of an interscholastic team. For this leave replacement position, knowledge of outdoor track and field at the 7th and 8th grade level is preferred, but not mandatory.  Through our interscholastic sports program, we compete in several independent school leagues in New York City.

Our teachers are committed to working with students from different backgrounds and must be invested in the School’s ongoing diversity and belonging work. At Saint Ann’s School, we do not give grades or use any other form of comparative metric to evaluate students. Instead, the recreational arts teachers and coaches write comprehensive reports on each student’s progress for their recreational arts electives and at the conclusion of the high school interscholastic athletic season—we do not write reports for non-elective recreational arts classes. This is a major undertaking and not for a reluctant writer, but we find our written reports more rewarding and satisfying than giving grades.

ABOUT SAINT ANN’S SCHOOL

Since its founding in 1965, Saint Ann’s has embraced a commitment to education for its own sake, oriented to the capacities of each individual student and free of the encumbrances of formal grading, prizes, and rankings. At the same time, we are unabashedly committed to excellence in all that we do. With a faculty and staff numbering close to 400, and approximately 1100 students, Saint Ann’s is among the largest and most selective independent schools in New York City. The lives of our graduates speak powerfully to the potential of an education based on these principles to ignite a love of learning and sustain creative energy in every field of endeavor. We accomplish this by bringing together talented teachers with creative and motivated students. Saint Ann’s is committed to centering anti-racism in the life of the school. Seeking to create a community rooted in trust and equity, we invite each other to take risks, pursue knowledge, and celebrate growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Adhere to all school, department, and league policies and regulations; follow teacher and coaching handbooks and Recreational Arts Responsibilities and Expectations
• Conduct assigned classes and practices at scheduled times, allowing time for preparation with colleagues
• Submit reports, attendance, scores, game summaries, and equipment requests in a timely fashion 
• Submit incident reports as necessary; inform department chairs and division heads of injuries; inform the athletic trainer if injury occurred during a team practice or game
• Recognize the inherent risk factors involved in each skill or activity including unsafe playing/participation conditions (facility, equipment, and environmental concerns) 
• Model appropriate behavior in class, during practices and games and fostering good sportsmanship
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with every member of the community: division heads, grade deans, students, families, and colleagues 
• Collaborate with department chairs and faculty member on leave in anecdotal student report writing process
• Attend and participate in weekly department meetings

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Though not required, teaching and coaching experience as well as a PE teaching certification is preferred
• Experience playing on a high school or college team is preferred
• Assist with coaching of interscholastic competition for the remainder of the spring season
• Possess certification in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Head Injury Management
• Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and value of physical fitness and wellness
• Demonstrate accurate, current knowledge of various movement concepts and sport-specific skills and strategies as well as health-related fitness concepts
• A strong passion for sharing your love of movement and physical activity with students of all ages is essential
• Incorporate a variety of teaching methods to accommodate multiple learning styles
• Use positive motivation to create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment which fosters self-esteem
• Develop and conduct progressive lesson and unit plans which accommodate the range of skill levels in the class; challenging, yet attainable, goals are set for each student
• Create a joyful, stimulating learning experience in which to engage the students
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

COMPENSATION

This is a full time exempt Faculty position position with a competitive compensation package including benefits. Annualized salary range of $ 60,000 - $100,000 commensurate with education and experience.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to this link. Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Position open until filled.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Saint Ann’s School hires employees of any race, color, religion, creed, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, to all the rights privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to employees at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender (which includes a person’s actual or perceived sex, as well as gender identity and expression), age, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, familial status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in carrying on its educational activities or in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

About Saint Ann's School

Saint Ann’s School is a leading independent not for profit school located in Brooklyn Heights, New York serving preschool through 12th Grade. Since its founding in 1965, Saint Ann’s has embraced a commitment to education for its own sake, oriented to the capacities of each individual student and free of the encumbrances of formal grading, prizes, and rankings. At the same time, we are unabashedly committed to excellence in all that we do. With a faculty and staff numbering close to 400, and nearly 1100 students, Saint Ann’s is among the largest and most selective independent schools in New York City. The lives of our graduates speak powerfully to the potential of an education based on these principles to ignite a love of learning and sustain creative energy in every field of endeavor. We accomplish this by bringing together talented teachers with creative and motivated students. Saint Ann’s is committed to centering anti-racism in the life of the school. Seeking to create a community rooted in trust and equity, we invite each other to take risks, pursue knowledge, and celebrate growth. Statement of Purpose and Objectives A Saint Ann’s education imparts the best of human trad...itions and discoveries while nurturing intellectual adventure. Our students are given great freedom — certainly to achieve, also to trust themselves and to find deep satisfaction in learning for its own sake. In anecdotal reports, the classroom, at sports events, or on stage, we hold central the celebration of our students. Teachers at Saint Ann’s are chosen for their strong intellectual and artistic interests and their commitment to the education of our children. Faculty are given the opportunity to communicate their enthusiasm, to use whatever they find practical in an effort to draw out the most authentic and exceptional work from their students. Our teachers’ leadership in the classroom and out arises from their intellect, accomplishment, and profound sense of humanity. Our curriculum is a realm of possibilities where we meet our students. It is a substantive and dynamic means to engage every child. It is flexible and responsive, so that whenever feasible, our students undertake accelerated or specialized work in subject areas ranging from music to calculus to Chinese, based upon talents and interests rather than age or grade. We are a genuine community, operating seven days a week, sustained by a commitment to each other and to the ongoing symposium that is our school. The growth and success of Saint Ann’s owe much to the faithfulness with which we adhere to our educational philosophy: that education is, in the last analysis, a celebration of life and that life is wondrous, ephemeral, and for those reasons, sacred. Mission Statement Saint Ann’s exists to nurture the wonder of children. Unfettered by grades, teachers and students embark on journeys of discovery in which the arts are central. Through an ambitious curriculum and a culture of inquiry, we question the world. We invite each other to take risks, pursue knowledge for its own sake, and celebrate growth. We seek to create a community rooted in trust and equity. Here, every subject is an art and every child is an artist.

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