High School Physical Education Teacher

Pharos Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k plan with employer matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Pharos Academy Charter School in New York is seeking a full-time teacher who loves helping students grow academically and personally. The candidate embraces growth mindset, planning, and high expectations in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes instructional planning, data-informed practice, and a commitment to pro-social skills, teamwork, and dignity. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 USD, with a 401(k) match and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical education or a related field is required.
• Strong understanding of cooperative play, teamwork and pro-social skill development.
• Experience with middle or high school students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation.
• Use data to inform and improve short-term and long-term student achievement goals.
• Take full accountability for student outcomes and classroom culture.
• Be a collaborative team member aligned with Pharos Academy’s beliefs and educational approach.

Skills

Cooperative play

Teamwork

Pro-social skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical education related field

Job description

Teacher Vision

Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback.

Teacher Vision

Pharos Academy Charter School is looking for a teacher who is an “uber” kid person. The ideal candidate absolutely loves to teach, train, and push students both academically as well as behaviorally. There is an understanding that messing up and failure is a natural and welcomed part of the learning process. In this teacher’s classroom, all students are treated with dignity at all times and students are taught non-academic skills like hard work, collaboration, kindness, and receiving feedback. In addition to being a kid person, the ideal candidate has a penchant for planning, preparation, using data, and being pushed to excellence. This teacher understands that what happens before students enter the classroom (intellectual preparation) drives what happens in the classroom and ultimately determines student achievement and success levels.

What We Are Looking For

• Commitment to daily and long-term instructional planning and preparation to ensure students get the most out of each class.
• Commitment and drive to constantly learn and improve practice through implementing feedback from instructional leadership, peers, parents, and students to better serve and meet the needs of all students.
• Commitment to using data to improve short term and long-term student achievement goals.
• Full accountability for student academic outcomes and classroom culture and a steadfast belief that all students can achieve.
• Commitment to being a team player (crew member) and belief in Pharos Academy’s core beliefs and educational viewpoint.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary based on performance driving student outcomes. Starting salary for new teachers begins at $80,000*.
• 401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employees.

How We Support Growth & Development

• Weekly one-on-one instructional coaching.
• Weekly school-wide or departmentalized professional development.
• Summer Professional Development Institute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical education related field of study.
• Strong understanding of cooperative playing, team work strategies, and pro-social skill development.
• Experience working with middle or high school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting

Full-Time Teacher Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $100,000 USD