Middle School Physical Education and Health Teacher

Sacred Heart Greenwich has been empowering girls and young women since 1848 in a stimulating and developmentally appropriate educational environment in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. This mission provides opportunities to develop spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Sacred Heart Greenwich integrates technology into the learning process through enhanced collaboration, exploration, discovery, and creativity.
 

We aim to form students of faith, intellect, and awareness, who will use their gifts in service to others. Relationship and mentoring are at the heart of the student experience, which is grounded in student centered learning, inquiry, problem solving, interdisciplinary connection, collaboration, and an understanding of social justice. Student leadership and well-being are connected to every academic discipline, as all full-time teachers are also grade level advisors.  

The school offers a coed program for young children at the Barat Center for Early Childhood Education and then an all-girls experience from K-12 on our 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut. We are proudly part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

We are currently seeking a Middle School Physical Education Teacher to join in the vision of our Physical Education Department for the 2026-2027 school year.  

Position: Middle School Physical Education and Health Teacher
Reports to: Head of Middle School
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time

Job Summary 
Sacred Heart Greenwich is committed to excellence in academics, athletics, and the holistic development of each student. The Physical Education and Middle School Health Teacher is responsible for delivering a high-quality physical education and health program that promotes physical wellness, healthy decision-making, and lifelong fitness. Instruction is provided within the context of the Goals and Criteria that define a Sacred Heart education.

Essential Functions may include:

• Plan and teach physical education classes primarily for grades 5th through 8th, might also include Lower School classes as well as needed
• Serve as a member of the Health and Wellness department, including teaching one designated grade level of middle school health
• Serve as an advisor to a group of Middle School students
• Willingness to teach flexibly and collaborate with colleagues across divisions
• Genuine passion for and command of subject matter and enthusiasm for working with middle school students
• Instruction encourages curiosity, exploration, and discovery appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of the students
• Support for all learners through diverse strategies and approaches in a caring environment where students learn and collaborate positively with one another
• Interactions with parents on students' progress, social growth, and learning needs at designated times of the year, and meetings with parents as necessary
• Embrace and live out the mission as outlined in the goals and criteria of the Sacred Heart.
• Other duties as assigned by the Middle School Division Head.
• Serve as a coach for at least two seasons, with the capacity to coach at the Varsity-level, as determined with the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications 
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education required; Master's preferred. 1-3 years experience teaching children in grades 5 to 8. The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills and a compassionate heart.  The ability to develop teaching strategies and teach multiple grade levels is essential. Experience coaching at the middle/high school or collegiate level is preferred. 

As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching, who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community.

To Apply: Interested candidates must complete the on-line application on our website: https://www.shgreenwich.org/about-us/employment