Physical Education Teacher

Physical Education (PE) Teacher – Lower and Upper School Grades

This is a salaried, exempt position with a 10-month work schedule and base standard hours of 7:45 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. daily. This position also requires attendance at regular staff meetings, professional development
sessions, and after hours parent teacher conferences. Course assignments and additional duties will be
determined based on the needs of the institution. The physical education teacher will report to the
Principal.

Position Overview
The physical education teacher provides a well-organized, joyful, and safe physical education
environment, following the scope and sequence of the Hillsdale K-12 Program Guide.

Teachers’ essential duties and responsibilities are as follows:
● Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to classical education as embodied in the mission and philosophy of Columbus
Classical Academy and consistently develop, foster, and advance these concepts in students
● Demonstrate an understanding and mastery of essential curricular concepts, tools of inquiry, and the structure of physical
education courses, effectively transmitting this knowledge to students
● Develop and maintain a classroom culture characterized by the seven classical virtues: fortitude, prudence, justice, temperance,
faith, hope, and charity
● Develop and implement a strategic planning system, including course lesson plans, by utilizing the Hillsdale K-12 Program
Guide and curricula assigned under the leadership of the Principal
● Coordinate individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, gymnastics, or corrective exercises, determining type
and level of difficulty of exercises, corrections needed, and prescribed movements, applying knowledge of sports, physiology,
and corrective techniques
● Coordinate and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training apparatus, such as trampolines and weights
● Use formal and informal assessment strategies to gauge mastery and inform instruction
● Demonstrate effective daily time management and maintain the pace of the curriculum
● Engage every student in grade level-appropriate learning that promotes intellectual and moral development, using positive and
effective interpersonal communication skills and a multi-sensory approach to learning
● Provide students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement
● Demonstrate respect for students, parents, colleagues, school leaders, and community members by engaging in thoughtful and
collaborative dialogue
● Use classroom processes that support effective teaching and learning, following school policies and procedures for protecting
the health, safety, and well-being of all students
● Model and reinforce good judgment, self-discipline, and responsibility
● Manage student misconduct promptly and resolving conflict and crises effectively
● Assist the Principal and staff in organizing, caring for, and performing inventory of physical education materials and equipment
● May supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during workday as assigned, including supervising during scheduled
playground times or coordinating a specific sport
● Perform other related duties as assigned (e.g., lunch and/or recess monitoring, car line duty, and morning or afternoon duties)

Qualifications
A Columbus Classical Academy physical education teacher shall be a knowledgeable, responsible
individual who is an effective communicator, problem-solver, and self-directed, lifelong learner. This
teacher interacts joyfully and meaningfully with students, parents, and colleagues.

Further qualifications for candidates include:
● Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in related field or a combination of
degree and relevant experience
● Ability to demonstrate, uphold, and promote in daily interactions a commitment to Columbus Classical
Academy’s mission, including moral character and civic virtue
Additionally, strong candidates will:
● Understand the tenets of a classical, liberal arts education
● Have a love for athleticism that spans all skill levels and ages

Application Process
Teacher applicants must submit the following to Mr. Daniel Gibson, Head of School
(dgibson@columbusclassical.org):
● Cover letter which outlines your interest in teaching at Columbus Classical Academy, specifies which grade
level(s) and/or content areas you are applying to teach, and indicates your salary requirements
● Resume/Curriculum Vitae
● Statement of your Educational Philosophy (500 words or fewer)
● Three professional (or academic, if a recent graduate) references, including email address and phone
number for each reference
● Optional, but encouraged: A sample of your original academic or professional writing

Compensation, Benefits, & Hiring
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits offered for full-time
employees include health benefits, 403(b), paid vacation, personal days, and paid holidays. Children will
receive enrollment priority if a parent is a full-time employee at the time of enrollment. All employees
will be required to pass background checks.

Columbus Classical Academy does not unlawfully discriminate in employment, recruitment,
advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions
of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, biological sex, age,
national origin (ancestry), disability, military status, or for any other unlawful discriminatory reason.