Maarif School is accepting applications for a full-time Physical Education (PE) Teacher for the 2027–2028 academic year at our new campus in Wayne, New Jersey.
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic educator passionate about physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The selected candidate will deliver engaging, age-appropriate physical education instruction while promoting student safety, confidence, responsibility, and lifelong healthy habits.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Education, or a related field required.
- New Jersey Standard Teaching Certificate
- Previous elementary, middle, or high school teaching experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of physical education curriculum, fitness instruction, and student safety procedures.
- Ability to develop engaging, age-appropriate lessons and adapt instruction for varying physical abilities and fitness levels.
- Strong classroom management, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to student development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character education.
- Ability to collaborate professionally with students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
- CPR and First Aid certification required.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons aligned with the school's curriculum and New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
- Teach movement skills, physical fitness, team sports, recreational activities, and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Promote teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and character development.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate students with varying physical abilities, fitness levels, and learning needs.
- Maintain a safe, structured, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
- Assess student participation, fitness, skill development, and overall progress.
- Enforce safety procedures, behavioral expectations, and proper use of athletic equipment.
- Organize and supervise indoor and outdoor physical education activities.
- Maintain gym equipment, athletic materials, and sports facilities.
- Encourage lifelong fitness habits, self-confidence, and responsibility.
- Assist with school sports programs, athletic competitions, tournaments, field days, and extracurricular activities.
- Communicate with parents, colleagues, and administration regarding student progress and concerns.
- Collaborate on school-wide initiatives, student development, and athletic programs.
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, parent-teacher conferences, and school events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coaching school sports teams or organizing athletic programs.
- Experience teaching physical education across multiple grade levels.
- Knowledge of fitness assessments, student wellness, and injury prevention.
- Experience working with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to adapt activities for different physical and learning needs.
- Experience incorporating teamwork, leadership, and character development into PE instruction.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dependable, and professional educator who promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and student well-being. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, patience, creativity, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and positive environment while helping students develop confidence and lifelong healthy habits.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and relevant teaching credentials for consideration.
Maarif School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Us
Maarif School is a Pre-K through 12th private school that operates under the auspices of the Maarif Foundation USA. With challenging curricula that meets or exceeds NJ and national standards, we teach all the core subjects in addition to Turkish, Arabic, Islamic studies, and Qur’an. We strive to foster intellectual curiosity and to raise children to be self-reliant, critical thinkers. We place great importance on the Islamic manners, morals and ethics that will help to create justice and equity in our society.
Maarif School is a diverse and caring community of learners. We emphasize the social and emotional learning (SEL) of our students and foster balance so that students are not overwhelmed by schoolwork but are held to a high standard of achievement. Our small class sizes and individual attention enable our students to reach their full potential. Through community service, discussions about current events, and electives such as social justice and bioethics, our students are able to learn leadership, compassion, and respect for all.
Our college preparatory program has enabled our high school students to earn early college credits through Montclair State University, and to gain acceptance and scholarships to such universities as Penn State, Seton Hall, SUNY, Rutgers, New Jersey Institute of Technology, The College of New Jersey, and Stevens Institute of Technology.