Fitness Teacher (2026-2027)

Classical Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401k

Gym/Fitness Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Classical Charter Schools in New York City seeks a dedicated Fitness Teacher to promote the school’s classical mission through health and movement. Responsibilities include delivering engaging fitness lessons, maintaining structure, and fostering student growth in health-related knowledge.

The role requires experience with children, an undergraduate degree by day one, and 1–2 years of teaching in charter/private/public schools. Compensation ranges with experience, and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with children.
• Background in exercise science/physical fitness/personal training/health.
• Undergraduate degree by first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness instruction to scholars to maximize learning.
• Maintain a highly structured classroom culture emphasizing respect and citizenship.
• Design and deliver rigorous lessons to promote physical activity and health.
• Collaborate with coaches and teams to improve instructional practices.

Skills

Experience with children

Exercise science/fitness/background

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Position Reports to: School Director

Start Date/End Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Hours: 7:30am-4:45pm + some out of school time responsibilities

Compensation: $52,000-$105,000 (Please note that this is a general range; salaries are determined based on credentials and years of experience)

About Us

As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as four-time National Blue Ribbon Award-Winning network, Classical Charter Schools outperforms 97% of New York charters by providing a transformative education through a classical curriculum focused on art, music, Latin, debate and character education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employees and applicants will be treated in all respects on basis of merit and qualifications without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

At Classical, we provide comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth.

Position Summary

Fitness Teachers are passionate about promoting the school's classical mission through fitness and helping all students gain knowledge and skills in health, fitness, and movement that will benefit them inside and outside of the classroom. Our teachers are committed to our mission and driven to meet key responsibilities:

• Providing fitness instruction to scholars in a way that maximizes learning
• Establishing and maintaining a highly structured and engaged classroom culture where scholars demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship

Our teachers work relentlessly to achieve these difficult, mission-critical goals. Successful fitness teachers:

• Study, practice, and execute rigorous and engaging lessons that maximize scholars’ physical activity
• Revise lessons for clarity, rigor and relevance, with guidance and support from instructional coaches
• Proactively design and teach routines and procedures that maximize instructional time and minimize time lost to transitions and material organization
• Manage spacing of scholars and equipment to ensure physical safety
• Set and enforce school expectations
• Teach and integrate character education and teamwork into daily activities
• Effectively track and evaluate scholar achievement and participation to pinpoint scholar needs
• Maintain accurate records of student information and assessment data
• Collaborate in teams and with coaches to resolve challenges and implement instructional improvements driven by quantitative and qualitative data
• Proactively seek and implement feedback from team leaders and coaches to improve their practice

Above all, our teachers care deeply about their scholars, who inspire them to achieve life’s greatest joy: doing good work well.

Qualifications

• Experience with children
• Background in exercise science/physical fitness/personal training/health
• Undergraduate degree by first day of work
• 1-2 years experience teaching in a charter, public, or private school

Successful Candidates Will

• Have experience working in a charter school
• Maintain strong classroom management skills
• Hold certification in Physical Education or have a degree in Physical Education or another health-related field
• Show alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
• Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills
• Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency
• Have experience teaching in a high performing urban school

Benefits

• A generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages.
• Student Loan Counseling
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Gym/Fitness Reimbursement
• Calm Subscription
• Wellness benefits
• 401k

$52,000 - $105,000 a year

This is a salaried position.