PE Teacher

Atlanta Speech School • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Atlanta Speech School Physical Education Teacher Start Date: July 2026 POSITION SUMMARY: The physical education teacher demonstrates leadership and expertise to deliver a program aligned with the school's mission, goals, and objectives. They collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to develop and enhance lessons and units, ensuring equitable access to instruction and resources. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Educate students on the importance of safe physical activity for health, enjoyment, self-expression, and social interaction. Partner with teachers to integrate physical movement with classroom curriculum. Design and deliver developmentally and age-appropriate lesson plans for toddlers through sixth graders Promote physical fitness through skill-building activities, games, sports, exercise, and creative movement. Introduce foundational movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics. Teach the terminology and language associated with movement and physical education. Plan and oversee training for the Fun Run event. Foster personal and social responsibility, encouraging respect for self and others in physical activity settings. Instill in students the values of individual accountability and teamwork. Support school policies while fostering a healthy, positive, competitive spirit.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physical education or a related field with appropriate certification required.
• Valid Georgia teaching certificate required.
• Knowledge of best practices in physical education, instructional strategies, and curriculum development, particularly related to promoting physical fitness and motor skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to foster a collaborative, professional environment to enhance physical activity outcomes for students.
• Must be innovative and creative in incorporating emerging techniques and technologies into physical education programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a physical education teacher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate students on the importance of safe physical activity for health, enjoyment, self-expression, and social interaction.
• Partner with teachers to integrate physical movement with classroom curriculum.
• Design and deliver developmentally and age-appropriate lesson plans for toddlers through sixth graders
• Promote physical fitness through skill-building activities, games, sports, exercise, and creative movement.
• Introduce foundational movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics.
• Teach the terminology and language associated with movement and physical education.
• Plan and oversee training for the Fun Run event.
• Foster personal and social responsibility, encouraging respect for self and others in physical activity settings.
• Instill in students the values of individual accountability and teamwork.
• Support school policies while fostering a healthy, positive, competitive spirit.

Benefits

• generous benefit package including health/dental/life/vision and long-term disability insurance
• The Speech School subsidizes health insurance premiums for staff and families.
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Plan
• cost reduction of some Atlanta Speech School services
• complimentary meals onsite during working hours
• personal and accrued sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level