PE and Health Teacher (6-12) for 2026/27 School Year

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SANY's Utica Academy of Science Charter School is excited to announce an opening for a Physical Education and Health Education Teacher (Grades 6-12) for our Junior Senior High School for the 2026/27 School Year. We are looking for dynamic, collaborative, flexible, and engaging educators. We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply!   Must be New York State Certified . We need Teachers who will:

• Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter's curriculum; which is designed to meet the state's core educational standards.
• Possess a strong understanding of Common Core standards and state learning standards.
• Have the ability to modify/redesign/develop curriculum as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to determine the charter's requirement for the instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Be ready to prepare students for the standardized tests relevant to the content area.
• Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy.
• Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning
• Appreciate regular feedback, accountability, and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities.
• Have great classroom management.

What we can provide:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and more!
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
• Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including IPADs, Chromebooks, internet, and apps

Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred  NYS Certified Required Experience with a diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus  Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply!  Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education Competencies:

• Growth mindset, flexible and okay with change
• Intrinsically motivated
• Compassionate
• A strong conviction that all students can succeed
• The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
• Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning

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