Upper School Health Teacher
Description
About Léman:
Léman Manhattan is the only independent school in Lower Manhattan serving students from 12 months through Grade 12, offering a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme in one of the world’s most dynamic educational environments.
Consistently ranked among New York’s top private schools by Niche (#29 K–12, #5 Arts, #3 Boarding, #3 Diversity), Léman is also NYC’s only boarding school and the first private school to achieve acceptances to all Ivy League institutions within its first decade of graduates.
Our community represents over 130 countries, fostering a global perspective and inclusive culture. Blending distinguished tradition with cutting-edge innovation, Léman prepares students for the rapidly evolving college and career landscape—guided by our mission: “Each student, future prepared.”
Main Purpose of Role:
This role is part of Léman Manhattan’s vibrant, collaborative learning community, which delivers an engaging and academically rigorous program for all students.
Each employee demonstrates a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to fostering an inclusive learning community. As an international school with a global outlook, Léman Manhattan utilizes the International Baccalaureate Programme's philosophy to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become thoughtful, engaged leaders. As a school community, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, belonging, and justice, and to holding ourselves accountable for addressing harm, repairing relationships, and continuing to learn together.
Key Responsibilities:
(The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role)
- Designs and implements a comprehensive health education curriculum aligned with Shape/Léman standards. Lessons cover topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, mental health, substance abuse prevention, sexual health, disease prevention, and safety practices
- Teaches Health Education – Deliver engaging lessons that incorporate a variety of teaching methods, including discussions, group activities, multimedia resources, and real-world applications
- Promotes Healthy Lifestyles – Encourages students to adopt healthy habits and understand the short- and long-term consequences of their choices
- Fosters Critical Thinking – Helps students analyze health-related information, evaluate credible sources, and develop decision-making skills related to their well-being
- Supports Social-Emotional Learning – Address important topics like stress management, self-esteem, relationships, mental health awareness, and coping strategies
- Assess esStudent Learning – Develops assessments, quizzes, and projects to evaluate student understanding and reinforce key health concepts
- Creates a Safe Learning Environment – Provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where students feel comfortable discussing personal health and wellness topics
- Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school; demonstrates behavior that is professional as identified in Employee Handbook (inside and outside of school)
- Utilizes learning management and student information systems provided by the school
- Continues to grow professionally by participating in educational opportunities, reads professional publications, and participates in professional organizations
- Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude toward new challenges and growth opportunities
- Participates in school-wide events; attends during and after-school functions in support of school community
- Completes a minimum of two duties as assigned by Division Head (number of duties may vary depending on role)
- Attends and participates in all required faculty and staff meetings and serves on school committees as required
- Completes responsibilities as assigned by Division Head or direct supervisor based on student and school needs (e.g. test proctoring)
Requirements:
- Master’s degree preferred
- Background, knowledge, and experience as a health educator
- Previous experience working with Middle and High School level students
- Commitment to the school’s mission, core values, and inclusion statement
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment