Physical Education Teacher
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring an in-office Physical Education Teacher in New York City paying $27.50/hour to lead sports and physical education programming for refugee youth in the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy.
- Role
- Physical Education Teacher
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $27.50 per hour
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Physical Education Teacher for the Newcomer Youth Summer Academy in New York City. The role involves leading sports and game-based physical education classes for refugee youth ages 5-21 to foster social-emotional development. The teacher will collaborate with staff to implement a culturally responsive curriculum and support student success within the NYC public school system.
What you'll do
- Plan and implement a culturally and developmentally-responsive physical education curriculum.
- Utilize multilingual instructional approaches for English Language Learners.
- Collaborate with staff to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Lead classroom climate in accordance with Academy philosophy and protocols.
- Participate in mandatory instructional planning, trainings, and program meetings.
What it takes
- Experience with teaching, leading, or coaching group sports programming.
- Bachelor’s degree in physical education or a related field strongly desired.
- Experience working with refugee, immigrant, or multilingual student populations.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Includes 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 days PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, and a 403b retirement savings plan with matching.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is located in New York City at a New York City Public School site, requiring the candidate to be in-office for the duration of the six-week program.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is $27.50 per hour.
What qualifications are most important for this role?
The ideal candidate has experience coaching or teaching group sports and working with refugee or multilingual student populations, with a degree in physical education being highly preferred.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not provide a specific deadline, but interested candidates should apply through the International Rescue Committee's career portal.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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