2026-2027 SY Physical Education Teacher

Girls Global Academy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Girls Global Academy in Washington, DC is seeking a Physical Education Teacher to foster an empowering, progressive environment where students flourish academically, socially and personally. You will report to the Principal and provide instruction in physical education.

The role emphasizes planning, assessment alignment, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with parents and staff, including leading extracurricular activities and participating in school initiatives.

Qualifications

• Certification in Physical Education or relevant field.
• Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) with a concentration in a content area.
• Three years of secondary classroom experience in an urban context.
• Solid and demonstrable teaching experience working with a variety of student academic levels.
• Growth minded, receptive to feedback from team leaders, executive leadership and peers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver PE instruction aligned to curriculum standards.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development.
• Develop and implement assessments aligned to curriculum standards.
• Use student data to drive instructional decisions and differentiation.
• Write cohesive lesson plans and manage attendance, curriculum, and assessment records.
• Lead extracurricular activities and engage with parents and community.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Instructional planning

Student assessment

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE Certification

Master's degree preferred

Urban teaching experience

Job description

Physical Education Teacher

Teachers at GGA are responsible for creating and sustaining an empowering, progressive environment where students have multiple opportunities to flourish academically, socially and personally. Teachers report to the Principal and provide instruction in content areas.

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional Planning and Implementation
• Contributes to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development
• Develops and implements assessments aligned to GGA curriculum standards
• Uses student data to drive instructional decisions
• Writes a cohesive lesson plan
• Learning and Development
• Plans and teaches lessons using inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning
• Uses a wide range of technologies and strategies to differentiate instruction based on readiness, learning difference, and interest.
• Keeps up-to-date records of attendance, curriculum, and assessment

Community Engagement

• Fosters positive relationships with students
• Develops regular communication protocols with parents
• Delivers thoughtful guidance and support with advisory groups
• Engages professionally and enthusiastically with new school initiatives
• Lead extra-curricular activities during and/or after school
• Create Classroom Experiences that Embody Our Pillars of Learning
• Learning by doing - include examples, what does this look like

Qualifications

• Certification in Physical Education or relevant field
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with a concentration in a content area
• Secondary classroom experience in an urban context (three years preferred)
• Solid and demonstrable teaching experience working with a variety of student academic levels
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learningExhibits the ability to collaboratively work within and across disciplines with a diverse instructional team
• Experience working with parents and community
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, classroom management, and adaptive teaching
• Growth minded, receiving and incorporating feedback from team leaders, executive leadership and peers

Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.