Health Department Head and Middle School Health Teacher in NEW YORK, NY for The Spence School

Health Department Head and Middle School Health Teacher
Full-Time Position

Starting August 2025

Overview

Spence seeks a dedicated educator to lead our Health Education Department. The Health Department Head guides the development and implementation of the K-12 Health curriculum, manages the health education team, and helps foster a school culture focused on student well-being so as to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to live healthy, balanced lives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and review of the K-12 Health curriculum
• Supervise and support the delivery of K-12 Health instruction across all grade levels
• Coordinate alignment of Health and Advisory programming
• Support professional growth of all health teachers.
• Oversee course sectioning, staffing, and scheduling for the department
• Plan and lead department meetings to encourage collaboration and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the administrative team to hire faculty for the department
• Represent the department to faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Serve on school-wide committees
• Manage the department’s budget and allocate resources effectively 
• Teach Middle School Health Grades 5-7
• Serve as a Middle School Advisor

Spence is committed to creating a diverse and equitable learning environment. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our community.

Qualifications

• Has sustained experience teaching Health
• Possesses successful departmental or equivalent school-leadership experience
• Possesses a strong understanding of current health issues facing young people including physical, emotional, and mental health
• Finds joy in working with children and in school life 
• Leads with energy, kindness and a sense of humor
• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching
• Demonstrates ability to foster sustained collaboration and professional growth within a team
• Holds advanced degree in a health-related field or equivalent experience