Lead Teacher, Middle School Physical Education & Health

Ethos Classical; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Classical is a tuition-free public charter school committed to safe, joyful, and rigorous education. The Middle School PE/Health Teacher will promote physical fitness, sports skills, health literacy, and lifelong wellness habits for scholars in Georgia.

The role focuses on engaging physical education and health instruction, teamwork, personal responsibility, and healthy decision-making while aligning with standards and ensuring inclusive, safe participation for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Georgia Health and Physical Education teaching certification required.
• Experience in middle school teaching preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver physical education and health instruction aligned with Georgia standards.
• Develop scholars’ physical fitness, coordination, athletic skills, and understanding of various sports.
• Teach health topics including nutrition, personal wellness, hygiene, and healthy decision-making.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and personal accountability.
• Differentiate instruction to ensure all scholars can participate meaningfully and safely.
• Use assessments to monitor scholar progress and mastery of physical education and health standards.
• Establish a safe, joyful learning environment with clear routines and high expectations.
• Maintain physical education equipment and ensure safe use of instructional spaces.
• Communicate regularly with families about scholar progress.
• Collaborate with specialized services staff to implement scholar accommodations and supports.
• Participate in coaching, professional development, and Middle School team planning.

Skills

Physical fitness knowledge

Health education knowledge

Adolescent development understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Georgia teaching certification (Health & Physical Education)

Job description

About Ethos Classical

Ethos Classical is a tuition-free public charter school committed to providing scholars with a safe, joyful, and rigorous education. Our Middle School team supports the academic, physical, social, and emotional development of scholars, preparing them for success in high school and beyond.

Position Overview

The Middle School Physical Education and Health Teacher develops scholars’ physical fitness, athletic skills, health literacy, and lifelong wellness habits. This teacher delivers engaging instruction in both physical education and health, promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, personal responsibility, and healthy decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver physical education and health instruction aligned with Georgia standards.
• Develop scholars’ physical fitness, coordination, athletic skills, and understanding of various sports.
• Teach health topics including nutrition, personal wellness, hygiene, and healthy decision-making.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and personal accountability.
• Differentiate instruction to ensure all scholars can participate meaningfully and safely.
• Use assessments to monitor scholar progress and mastery of physical education and health standards.
• Establish a safe, joyful learning environment with clear routines and high expectations.
• Maintain physical education equipment and ensure safe use of instructional spaces.
• Communicate regularly with families about scholar progress.
• Collaborate with specialized services staff to implement scholar accommodations and supports.
• Participate in coaching, professional development, and Middle School team planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Georgia teaching certification appropriate for Health and Physical Education required.
• Strong knowledge of physical fitness, health education, and adolescent development.
• Middle school teaching experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to Ethos’s mission and educational equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Classical is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.