--- title: Physical Education & Health Teacher description: The Spire School (CT) is hiring for the Physical Education & Health Teacher role in Stamford, CT. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/physical-education-and-health-teacher-at-the-spire-school-ct-01a1cc75-d020-77a8-8006-8bc6552b8f54 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join The Spire School (CT) as Physical Education & Health Teacher in Stamford, CT. Pays $62K–$81K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0u4e0z.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | The Spire School (CT) | | **Location** | Stamford, CT | | **Salary** | $62K/yr - $81K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 11, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for The Spire School (CT). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for The Spire School (CT). ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $73,000 – $95,000 a year (median $90,000). ## Description At The Spire School, we provide therapeutic education for college-bound students in grades 6–12. Guided by values of wellness, resilience, and individualized support, we empower students to overcome challenges and reach their potential. Join our team and make an impact that lasts. As a Physical Education & Health Teacher at Spire School, you will inspire students to build lifelong healthy habits, confidence, and resilience. In this role, you will create meaningful learning experiences that promote physical wellness, social-emotional growth, and academic success for students with diverse learning needs. This position will be split between the Spire School and the Pinnacle School. **What You’ll Need** - Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a related field - Connecticut Physical Education PK-12 (044) and Health PK-12 (043) certification or immediate eligibility to obtain both certifications - Experience working with students receiving special education services strongly preferred - Strong collaboration, organization, and time management skills - Ability to differentiate instruction and support students with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs **What You’ll Do** - Plan and deliver engaging physical education and health instruction aligned with Connecticut curriculum frameworks and individualized student goals - Differentiate lessons, assessments, activities, and equipment to ensure every student can participate and succeed - Foster healthy habits, physical fitness, executive functioning skills, and positive social-emotional development through daily instruction - Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, and families to support each student's academic, physical, and emotional growth - Lead school-wide health and wellness initiatives that build a culture of lifelong wellness and community engagement **Why You’ll Love Working Here** - Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays - Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings - Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training - 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources - Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you The Spire School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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