Description

Atlanta Classical Academy seeks a full-time Physical Education Teacher. Physical education teachers are expected to demonstrate high moral character and subject matter mastery. Teachers are expected to work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. Teachers are generally salaried, exempt positions with base standard hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Creates physical education curriculum with an emphasis on effort and attitude
• Plans physical education program to promote development of student's physical attributes and social skills
• Coordinates individual and team sports for students (grades 7 )
• Organizes, leads, instructs, and referees indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball
• Coordinates individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, gymnastics, or corrective exercises, determining type and level of difficulty of exercises, corrections needed and prescribed movements, applying knowledge of sports, physiology, and corrective techniques
• May select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education programs.
• Assists in the evaluation of the wellness policy implementation
• Assists with supervision of students in playground
• Uses positive, effective interpersonal communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality concerning education, health and personal information about students
• Follows school policies and procedures for protecting health, safety and well-being of children and youth
• Demonstrates dependability, integrity, and respect for individual differences.

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education or related field
• Experience working with children in an educational setting
• Willingness and ability to obtain a clearance certificate from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value

• the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
• community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
• excellence in teaching and learning;
• the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, perseverance, self-government, and service.

About Atlanta Classical Academy:

Atlanta Classical Academy is an open-enrollment, public charter school open to students who reside within the Atlanta Public Schools district. The school opened in 2014 with grades K – 8, and has added a grade each year as students have advanced. It is now a K – 12 academy. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference and would be offered a seat in the school. 

Atlanta Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For staff positions, please also attach a 300-500 word answer to how your work will contribute to fulfilling the school’s mission. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”