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Teacher Physical EducationHealth


Job Location:

Paterson, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Qualifications:

  • NJ instructional certificatein Physical Education and Health
  • Hold and maintain CPR/First Aid certifications
  • If assigned responsibilities for teaching swimming must hold and maintain anAmerican Red Cross water safety certificate registered with the New Jersey State Department of Education
  • Have experience in teaching and working with students in the field of comprehensive health and physical education unless entering teaching from an alternative certification program
  • Knowledge of the NJSLS and NJSLA
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Effective instructional practices and strategies
  • Experience working withelementarystudents
  • Excellent interpersonal skills integrity and good moral character
  • Must be a critical thinker problem solver and respect others
  • Must be computer literate and able to use interactive computer instructional software
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff students parents and the community
  • Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing data management information retrieval visual and audio presentations and telecommunications
  • Diagnose student strengths and weakness and match those skills with appropriate techniques and materials
  • Mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills

For more information about this position please visit the Job Descriptions page.

  • Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
  • Pending budget availability
  • All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.


Required Experience:

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