2025-2026 Physical Education Teacher

Charles R. Drew Charter School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charter school in Atlanta is seeking a Physical Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The ideal candidate will oversee the physical education program and develop a curriculum for students in grades 6-12, focusing on leadership and physical development. Commitment to equity and community is essential for this role, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Broad benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct enrichment activities for students including plans for the PE program.
• Monitor students’ PE progress and needs as appropriate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using various teaching methods.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position:2025-2026 Physical Education Teacher

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Id:674

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Physical Education Teacher

School Overview
Over Drew Charter School’s twenty-year history, the school has grown to serve grades PreK-12 with nearly 1,900 students in a “cradle-to-college” pipeline, including two onsite early learning partners. Drew implements a rigorous and supportive educational continuum, which includes tailored Response to Intervention (RTI) support, a rigorous STEAM/Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructional model, and a robust College and Career Readiness program. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to ensure all students succeed and to eliminate opportunity gaps and inequities in educational outcomes for our diverse population of students. More than just a school, Drew is at the heart of a community-wide commitment to launching all students on a pathway to health, impact, and prosperity.

Drew Board of Directors Commitment to Equity Statement
As part of our steadfast efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for ALL Drew Charter School students, we, the Board of Directors, individually and collectively, make an explicit commitment to identify, acknowledge, and dismantle policies and practices that reinforce systemic racism, and to educate and equip ALL of our students with the ability and opportunity to be leaders in the continuous work of creating a true, beloved community.

Position Description

Classroom teachers are expected to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The Physical Education teacher provides leadership, coordination, and supervision of the physical education program in a manner that ensures high quality and effective academic and enrichment programs. This program will foster leadership development, intergroup relations, and physical education. The successful candidate develops and implements a PE curriculum that serves 6th through 12th grade students during the school day.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Develop and instruct enrichment activities for students including short-term and long-term plans for the PE program
• Develop physical endurance activities appropriate for each age group in PE
• Provide documented lesson plans for PE with exposure to multiple sports/physical disciplines
• Monitor students’ PE progress and needs as appropriate
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and media, consistent with capabilities of the individuals or student group involved
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
• Assigns tasks that are intellectually challenging to students
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress
• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations, administration policies, and rules governing students.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience

• Zero (0) years of teaching experience

Certifications

• Minimum of T4-Certification inHealth & Physical Education (P-12) OR
• Passed the GACE Health and Physical Education Assessment AND the GACE Program Admission Assessment OR
• Have reciprocity eligibility

Compensation
Salary Range: $62,580 to $127,104
Work Days: 195
Drew Charter School offers our full-time staff members a broad, generous benefits package.