Physical Education Teacher and Athletics Coach

Annunciation Orthodox School (AOS) seeks a dynamic and engaging physical education teacher and coach who demonstrates proficiency in creating a positive learning environment and motivates all students to reach their full potential. Strong candidates will be collaborative, caring, enthusiastic, passionate about physical education and athletics, and have a growth mindset. AOS is a dynamic work environment looking to add innovative ideas and approaches in service of our students.

Annunciation Orthodox School, as part of its mission, celebrates the diverse characteristics and individual qualities of those that comprise our community. In alignment with our mission, we actively seek to hire candidates of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Reports to: Director of Physical Education & Athletics

Status: Salaried/Exempt

Start Date: July 30, 2025

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; additional time as needed for after-school coaching, meetings, and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Teach daily lower school physical education classes
• Coach middle school athletics teams as determined by the Director of Physical Education and Athletics, which extends beyond the regular school hours
• Establish a physical education classroom environment that is student-centered and developmentally appropriate
• Utilize effective instructional strategies, including but not limited to: balancing appropriate amounts of instruction and activity time, minimizing time off task, maximizing student engagement, giving timely and appropriate feedback to students, and consistently providing active supervision to students
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessment of student achievement
• Implement classroom- and team-management techniques that align with the school’s culture
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents and students through a variety of means, including face-to-face conversations, phone calls, emails, texts, and conferences
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the school community
• Participate in school events and community service projects
• Actively engage in a robust assortment of faculty professional development opportunities offered to AOS teachers
• Additional duties as determined by the Director of Physical Education & Athletics

Qualifications:

• Actions and values that align with the AOS Mission
• Bachelor’s degree in health, fitness or education; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years coaching and teaching experience; independent school experience preferred

Please provide the following information to this email address: resume@aoshouston.org

• Cover letter tailored for this position
• Resume
• Contact information for at least three references

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• coaching and teaching: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person