Physical Education Teacher (25-26)

About Great Oaks Charter

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 builds 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 350 students in 6th-12th grades. At scale, Great Oaks - NYC serves students in grades 6th-12th. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

GO-NYC Charter Schools is seeking a dynamic, creative, mission-aligned urban educator to join our team as a Physical Education Teacher for the 2025-26 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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for executing the following tasks, including but 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 secure environment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Putting in an extraordinary amount of time and effort to contribute to student and school success.
• Independently assuming additional responsibilities when necessary and demonstrating leadership.
• Making frequent phone calls, and keeping parents informed of successes and struggles.
• Support in maintaining an orderly school culture.
• Occasionally leading professional development sessions.
• Other duties that may be necessary to fulfill the mission of the school.  

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have proven success in implementing high-quality instruction that leads to the improvement of student achievement in an urban school. S/he/they will possess exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders. The successful candidate will also have:

• A strong academic record with a Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university required; advanced degree in subject area preferred
• Knowledge of middle school and high school Physical Education content
• State teaching certification (strongly preferred)
• Extremely strong classroom management abilities
• A strong belief that all students can succeed
• A do-whatever-it-takes attitude including a willingness to work occasionally on the weekend or in the evening
• An exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement it immediately

COMPENSATION

Great Oaks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package; exact compensation will vary based on experience, certification, and education. The anticipated salary range is between $63,000 - $95,000.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All staff are required to pass a background check through fingerprinting and receive security clearance to work at Great Oaks NYC. Must also have proof of U.S citizenship or legal resident status. This position is for the 2025-2026 school year and the successful candidate will start in August 2025.