Health Teacher, K-12 (Temporary Leave Replacement)

K-12 Health Teacher

The Nightingale-Bamford School seeks an enthusiastic and creative health educator to join our K-12 health department as a leave replacement teacher for the Spring Semester of the 2025-2-26 School year starting on January 5, 2026 through June 12, 2026. Prospective candidates should be passionate about designing and delivering inclusive and current health curricula to Lower and Upper School students. We are seeking someone who values relationship-centered health education while promoting well-being community-wide. The candidate must demonstrate a strong interest in and understanding of child development, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, take initiative, and display an innovative spirit. Finally, the candidate must be fluent in the use of technology and well-versed in classroom management techniques and a variety of assessment methods. 

This is a full time, exempt position and reports to the Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Teach health education classes across lower (K-4) and upper (9-12) school divisions.
• Design engaging, relevant, and skills-based lessons across health topics.
• Incorporate principles of mindfulness in the classroom.
• Collaborate with health department members, division leadership, advisors, and other professional community members to promote student well-being. 
• Attend all relevant division and department meetings.
• Take on additional assigned school duties (e.g., supervise study or lunch, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Health Education.
• Experience in teaching health education in a K-12 setting.
• Experience in designing comprehensive health curriculum.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• A shared understanding of the mission of the School and a demonstrated commitment to the core principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Cultural competence and an understanding and appreciation of working with constituents across varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent attention to detail, professional attitude, good judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic.  
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with all levels of constituents.
• Superb oral and written communication skills. 
• A sense of humor and appreciates this trait in others.

SALARY RANGE:

 In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annualized base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Nightingale considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, teaching time, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume online at https://www.nightingale.org/careers.

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale’s commitment to social justice and anti-racism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds.
 

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School’s employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, social programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.