Physical Education & Health Instructor - Long-Term Substitute

Founded in 1912, The Park School of Buffalo is a college-preparatory day school serving 300 students in prekindergarten through grade 12. Through a rigorous and progressive curriculum, the School develops in students the habits of mind and essential skills that lead to success in college and life.

The Park School is seeking a full-time Physical Education and Health Teacher for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will be ready to support students' understanding of the relationship between healthy body function and exercise; to motivate each student to cultivate physical fitness and make appropriate social and emotional adjustments; and to discover and develop the talents of students in physical achievement. In addition, this individual will help students develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability. Candidates may also be asked to serve as a homeroom teacher, advisory, and/or club advisor for a group of middle school or upper school students.

Affinity for students in the PreK-Grade 12 range is a must, and classroom experience with students across that range is strongly preferred. Strong pedagogy, differentiation, and developmental awareness are required. Candidates must strike the right balance between setting high expectations and nurturing their students’ growth. Other expectations include:

• Teach knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing curriculum designated by The Park School in addition to other appropriate learning activities.
• Work cooperatively with other physical education teachers to plan and implement a balanced physical education program.
• Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and the fundamentals of body movement.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the School’s progressive philosophy; provide individualized and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment for all classes.
• Provide appropriate safety instruction and make safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keep appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Communicate with families, students, and school leaders on student progress.

Additional Notes –

• Able to walk our 34-acre campus
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

The Park School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified professional educators regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.

Resumes and cover letters should be sent to Charles Hartney at chartney@theparkschool.org.

Pay: From $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person