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Bard High School Early College ManhattanFull-Time (Short-term) Leave Replacement Faculty - Physical EducationApply Here:https://apply.interfolio.com/167699

Bard High School Early College Manhattan, a partnership between Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a faculty member in Physical Education to join our faculty for the campus’ 2025-2026 academic year as a one-year leave replacement faculty member.

About Bard High School Early Colleges (BECs)

Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Manhattan is a partnership between Bard College and the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE). BHSEC Manhattan, a national model in the field of public-school reform, provides motivated students the opportunity to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, the majority earning an associate of arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College as well as a high school diploma at no cost to families. The academic program emphasizes small class size and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body in a liberal arts environment. To learn more about our program you can go to this web site: https://www.bard.edu/earlycollege/about/

Position Duties

BHSEC Manhattan seeks a dedicated and passionate Physical Education Teacher with knowledge and experience in fitness, nutrition, and health to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, where students are motivated to improve their physical fitness and make informed choices. The successful candidate will use innovative teaching methods, incorporate a variety of activities and exercises to engage students and foster a lifelong love for physical activity. Candidates will demonstrate a caring and supportive approach to empower students to develop strong physical and mental resilience, promoting their overall growth and well-being.

Preference will be given to applicants who can teach yoga classes.

Additional Responsibilities:

+ Participate in curriculum development.

+ Engage in regular and ongoing professional development.

+ Communicate regularly with administrators, parents and other stakeholders about student progress and engagement.

+ Participate fully in the life of the school, including student advising, club advising, and committee service.

Start Date: September 2025

Duration: Full-time for a 1-year term

Compensation: The salary for the position will depend on degree/credit attainment and years of experience as per the United Federation of Teacher’s (UFT) salary scale found here https://www.uft.org/your-rights/salary/doe-and-city-salary-schedules/teacher-salary-schedule

The position may be funded by either Bard College or the NYC Department of Education.

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package.

Qualifications

+ The ideal candidate will have exemplary educational practices, with a demonstrated interest in engaging and challenging younger students with diverse racial backgrounds, economic backgrounds, and a variety of approaches to learning and/or needs for learning supports.

+ The ideal candidate will demonstrate a continued interest in the ongoing work in their field.

+ The ideal candidate will understand cultural differences and purposefully help to uplift ideas from underrepresented groups to improve the equity balance in education and will exhibit an inclusive philosophy where all students are capable of succeeding regardless of differences and challenges.

+ Preference will be given to those candidates who have earned a M.A. in their field.

+ Preference will be given to applicants who specialize in teaching yoga.

+ Preference will be given to candidates who have high school teaching experience and demonstrate interest in motivating and supporting all students to excel at college level coursework.

+ Preference will be given to candidates who are certified in teaching physical education.

Application Instructions

Please apply directly with Bard College / Bard Early Colleges. Do this by clicking on the “Apply Now” button found on the upper right corner through the Interfolio job application link provided here: https://apply.interfolio.com/167699

Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents directly with Bard College:

+ a letter of interest

+ a C.V. / Resume

+ contact information for three references

Review of applications to begin immediately and to continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries:

Contact the Dean of Academic Life William Hinrichs at [email protected] . Please indicate in the subject line of your email that it is an Inquiry about the Leave Replacement Physical Education Faculty position at BHSEC Manhattan.

All application materials must be submitted electronically through the Interfolio job application link provided.

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