K-8 Physical Education Teacher

About the Role

The Physical Education Teacher, under the direction of the Principal, will lead instruction and training for scholars in their classroom and/or assigned grade level(s). This role involves collaborating with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure academic success and character development for all students.

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where scholars are invested in academic excellence and character growth.
• Develop and implement daily instruction plans aligned with long-range educational and organizational goals.
• Employ creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies to engage students in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences.
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and analyze data to determine mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding.
• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, and textbooks.
• Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle.
• Ensure the physical safety and well-being of scholars on campus or during off-campus school functions.
• Hold scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations and evaluate their academic progress through regular assessments.
• Recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development.
• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families.
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Actively participate in faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours.
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent (required).
• State Teacher Certification (required).
• Specialty or highly qualified credential (preferred).
• At least 1-3 years of teaching experience; urban experience a plus.
• Experience working with students and families in urban communities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with school teaching platforms and virtual learning technology.
• Proven track record of student achievement results.

Personal Qualities

• Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to the mission of Expecting Academic Greatness with a Loving Emphasis (EAGLE).
• Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles.
• Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to loving scholars and an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed.
• Deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child.
• Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar receives an excellent education.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.