Physical Education Teacher

ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a Physical Education Teacher to work with elementary students in a DC Publc Charter School for the 2025-26 school year. All teaching positions are full-time, salaried, 10-month positions.
 
Teachers are responsible for the following:

• Collaborating with colleagues in developing cohesive Common Core-aligned curriculum materials, integrating instructional resources, and establishing instructional goals
• Preparing standards-based lessons that challenge students’ critical thinking
• Utilizing strong content knowledge to effectively present enticing and rigorous Common Core-aligned lessons
• Differentiating instruction to accommodate multiple learning styles and abilities
• Assessing students’ academic and developmental growth through observation and a variety of assessment methods
• Tracking and monitor assessment results in order to regularly refine teaching practices and design differentiated lesson plans
• Applying the values of urgency, rigor, and consistency to create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations
• Communicating with students, parents, school staff to ensure that students are on-track in their learning and making progress towards goals
• Establish and implement effective classroom management procedures, and maintain productive, safe, and focused learning environment
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have the following education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Concentration or advanced degree in education preferred.
• Meet the appropriate grade level and subject area requirements to be deemed a Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) under the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Two or more years of teaching experience as an elementary teacher in an urban environment with a strong record of student achievement preferred.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Teachers and staff are compensated competitively, based on level of education and years of experience.