Health Teacher, K-12 (Temporary Leave Replacement)

K-12 Health Teacher

The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks an enthusiastic and creative health educator to join our K-12 health department as a leave replacement teacher for the Spring Semester of theSchool year starting on January 5 2026 through June 12 2026. Prospective candidates should be passionate about designing and delivering inclusive and current health curricula to Lower and Upper School students. We are seeking someone who values relationship-centered health education while promoting well-being community-wide. The candidate must demonstrate a strong interest in and understanding of child development possess excellent oral and written communication skills take initiative and display an innovative spirit. Finally the candidate must be fluent in the use of technology and well-versed in classroom management techniques and a variety of assessment methods.

This is a .75 full time equivalent exempt position with the potential to be full time and reports to the Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Teach health education classes across lower (K-4) and upper (9-12) school divisions.
• Design engaging relevant and skills-based lessons across health topics.
• Incorporate principles of mindfulness in the classroom.
• Collaborate with health department members division leadership advisors and other professional community members to promote student well-being.
• Attend all relevant division and department meetings.
• Take on additional assigned school duties (e.g. supervise study or lunch etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Health Education.
• Experience in teaching health education in a K-12 setting.
• Experience in designing comprehensive health curriculum.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity equity and inclusion.
• Cultural competence and an understanding and appreciation of working withconstituents across varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent attention to detail professional attitude good judgment a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with all levels of constituents.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• A sense of humor and appreciates this trait in others.

SALARY RANGE:

In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act the annualized base salary range for this position is $75000 - $90000. Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position teaching time the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL

Founded by two bold visionary educators in 1920 The Nightingale-Bamford Schools mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers compassionate citizens and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls minds and hearts and in so doing infuses their lives with meaningful relationships teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence empathy resilience and reason. Nightingales commitment to social justice and anti-racism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds.