# Athletic Director & Upper Grades Physical Education Teacher (Grades 5-8) 2026-27

> Brooklyn Waldorf School · Brooklyn, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-12

**Salary:** USD 65,559–113,636

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**COMPENSATION: $65,559-$113,636** Annually; depending upon experience

The Athletic Director & PE Teacher is responsible for delivering a developmentally appropriate physical education curriculum rooted in Waldorf pedagogy, while also organizing and overseeing the school’s interscholastic athletics program. A key focus of this role is the planning, coordination, and execution of co-ed volleyball games and middle school girls’ and boys’ basketball games, fostering healthy competition, sportsmanship, and community. 

Physical Education Teaching (Grades 5–8) 

-   Teach engaging, well-structured PE classes that promote physical fitness, coordination, teamwork, and joy in movement 

-   Demonstrate excellent classroom management and the ability to work effectively with middle school students 

-   Differentiate instruction to meet a range of developmental stages and abilities 

-   Model fairness, respect, and enthusiasm for sport 

-   Develop curriculum and plan lessons that develop and reinforce movement skills.  

Athletic Program leadership  

-   Serve as Athletic Director for the middle school athletics program.  

-   Organize, schedule, and oversee co-ed volleyball games and girls’ and boys’ basketball games 

-   Coordinate practices, game schedules, transportation, officials, and facilities as needed 

-   Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive athletic environment for all students 

-   Collaborate with school leadership and faculty to align athletics with the school’s mission and values 

Events work  

-   With support from the Lower Grades Games Teacher, plans and executes Harvest Festival, Brooklyn Waldorf School’s version of a field day in Fort Greene Park. 

-   Support May Fair  

Community & Parent Communication  

-   Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with parents regarding schedules, expectations, and student participation 

-   Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and partner schools 

-   Represent the school with professionalism at games and events

## Requirements

-   Passion for sport, movement, and working with middle school students 

-   Experience teaching physical education and/or coaching youth athletics (middle school preferred) 

-   Strong organizational and leadership skills 

-   Ability to manage groups effectively and set clear, developmentally appropriate expectations 

-   Excellent communication skills, particularly with parents and caregivers

## Benefits

-   Full-Time Faculty, yearly employment agreement 

-   Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, non-exempt 

-   Benefits include medical and dental health insurance coverage, retirement, flexible spending and Metrocards (where applicable) 

-   Opportunities for professional development 

-   Reduced tuition for dependents 

-   Childcare during faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences

## Apply

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