Job detail
Physical Education Health Teacher - PEHT
The Children s Center of Hamden Inc
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/21/2026
Location
Hamden, Connecticut
Salary
$51,279 - $75,129 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The teacher will plan and deliver physical education and health instruction tailored to students' individual needs and iep goals within a special education environment. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support student growth and maintain a safe, structured classroom.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold or be eligible for connecticut physical education (Pk-12) and health (Pk-12) certifications. A bachelor's degree in physical education or a related field is required, along with the ability to perform physical tasks in a school setting.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateMentorshipRecord keepingLesson planningInterdisciplinary collaborationCultural awarenessClassroom managementBehavior supportSocial-emotional learningInstructional planningSpecial educationStudent assessmentWellness promotionPhysical education instructionHealth instructionIndividualized education program (IEP) development
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Sick leave
- Personal time
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement savings plan
- Professional development
- Wellness programs
- Health savings accounts
- Social security benefits
- Teacher's retirement eligibility
- Tuition loans