The Peck School, a coed, K-8, independent school in Morristown, NJ, seeks an inspiring, enthusiastic, engaging, and dedicated Physical Education Teacher and Coach for the 2021-22 academic year. The job includes coordination of a health and wellness program, teaching physical education, and coaching. Specific experience with field hockey and girls’ lacrosse is a must. Interest and experience in outdoor education is also a benefit. As part of the Athletics department, this individual will continue the implementation of Peck’s character education program while teaching skills, drills, and strategies specific to field hockey and girls’ lacrosse. 

At the Peck School, disciplined athletic participation is essential to the education of the whole child. We believe in consideration of others and that knowledge must be guided by values. The school is fully committed to equity, inclusion, and justice both for the community and the greater good. We welcome the unique contributions brought by individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Throughout their time at Peck, students learn to respect all members of their communities, to appreciate diversity, to encourage and support others, and to exhibit cooperation and fairness. These values are upheld and modeled by the adults on campus and contribute to a very positive, collegial professional community. 

All candidates should have exceptional communication skills and a willingness to work in a highly collaborative environment. Experience as a coach or as an athlete in field hockey and girls’ lacrosse is required. Candidates will have an opportunity to shape and build a comprehensive K-8 health and wellness program, thus background in health and wellness is a must. The Peck School is committed to IEJ (Inclusion, Equity, and Justice) training and education. Experience with IEJ training or education is a plus. 

This position is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and highly motivated teacher and coach to join a wonderful athletic department. The department is composed of three individuals, each with an eagerness to help students grow and foster a love for an active lifestyle. All

department members are supportive of one another, flexible and able to step in where needed, and supportive of activities that help to boost school spirit. Members of the department must be willing to communicate openly and honestly with one another, collaborate, and work toward shared objectives. All members of the department play a role in the administration of the department by leading curricular objectives, enforcing department policies, supporting administrative tasks, and assisting as needed. 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by email to athleticopenings@peckschool.org. Kindly reference the job title in the subject line of your email. We encourage you to visit our website, www.peckschool.org to find out more about our program and mission.