Physical Education Teacher (24-25)

 

Seeking Innovative Physical Education Teacher

Great Oaks Charter School - New York City 

 

About Great Oaks Charter Schools

The mission of Great Oaks Charter Schools is to mold students who will shape the world, not be defined by it. Our approach is centered around the design principles of Mastery, Leadership and Community to foster students’ ability to be confident, persist through challenges, and embrace failure as an opportunity to learn & grow. 

At Great Oaks, we are committed to providing a rigorous 6-12 academic program that fosters positive school culture and building authentic relationships with families. We combine project-based learning, an advanced curriculum, and supplementary tutorial support to maximize student agency. We are seeking highly-talented, experienced, tenacious educators who enjoy thinking outside the box and share the belief that all students deserve a high-quality education.

About Great Oaks Charter School – New York City

The Great Oaks Charter School - New York City (GO-NYC) opened in the Fall of 2013 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The school currently serves approximately 310 students in 6th-11th grades. At scale, Great Oaks - NYC will serve students in grades 6th-12th. GO-NYC recently opened its doors in its new location at 240 Bleecker Street in the West Village.  At GO-NYC, we utilize a full inclusion model which means that every core class is taught as an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom. Our classrooms will typically have two co-teachers (one content, one special education) as well as an Americorps Fellow working with students every day.

Instructional Vision

We believe in the power of deeper learning and know that learning is more than preparing students to be successful on a high-stakes standardized test so we give them multiple and diverse opportunities to develop significant knowledge and skills, use their knowledge to produce something original, and connect their learning in every lesson to who they are and who they want to become. We work to understand the grade-level challenges and triumphs and use it to measure and reflect on what students know and are able to do. We believe that mistakes lead to growth and know that our students’ success and growth is a reflection of our efficacy as teachers and leaders; so we carefully consider data daily to improve and innovate.

Cultural Vision

We create a safe learning environment and a sense of belonging where students explore their passion, purpose and knowledge of self. We connect with our student's families and partner with them to increase investment and connection. We prioritize socio-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices so that our students feel known, loved and valued. We support our students both inside of the classroom and out.

Role Description

GO-NYC Charter Schools is seeking a dynamic, creative, mission-aligned urban educator to join our team as a Physical Education Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. 

The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that fosters, promotes, and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develops talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging physical education lessons aligned with state and national standards.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and teamwork.
• Teach students the fundamentals of various sports, fitness activities, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Assess and monitor student progress through skill evaluations, fitness testing, and performance assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized fitness plans to support student health and wellness goals.
• Organize and oversee school sports programs, extracurricular activities, and intramural competitions.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of sports equipment, gym facilities, and outdoor fields.
• Promote physical literacy and encourage lifelong engagement in physical activity.
• Collaborate with colleagues, school staff, and parents to support student development and well-being.
• Uphold school policies, safety protocols, and emergency procedures to ensure a