What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY25-26 Physical Education Teacher (K-6) position at Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction?
Job Title: Physical Education Teacher (K-6)
Location: Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction-(ACAGJ)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Dean of Grammar School
Work Hours/Days: School days from 7:15 to 3:15, and 3:30 to 4:30 one day per week, plus professional development days on the work-site calendar
Salary Range: $45,000-55,000 annually, depending on experience and education
Desired Start Date: August 2025, with required attendance at teacher training conference in Hillsdale, MI, in June of 2025
Position Summar
Do you want a greater role in training the hearts and minds of the next generation in a classical, content-rich education? Do you desire to join a community of learners who share your passion, who love learning, and work as a team to train future citizens of high moral character?
Our co-curricular teachers model good character and provide excellent instruction in their content areas based on classical pedagogy and curriculum. We seek teachers with high standards of excellence, a professional demeanor, warm rapport with students, clear communication with parents, and a can-do attitude to join our team. The ideal candidate Physical Education candidate will be organized, diligent, and devoted to helping all students grow in wisdom and virtue. Students in grades K-5 at Ascent Classical Academy have PE daily and as an elective in the upper school. The physical education program educates students in health and wellness, teaches age appropriate skills from balance to team sports, and challenges students to be active and healthy.
Essential Functions:
- Organize and facilitate at least one community building event or opportunity during the school year featuring physical education
- Foster a professional relationship in collaboration with the co-curricular team
- Prepare weekly/daily lesson plans following curriculum guidelines for each year
- Teach and mentor students, utilizing classical pedagogy methods
- Assign, collect, grade and return graded work in a timely manner
- Proctor tests on the annual testing cycle (beginning of year, middle of year, end of year)
- Identify struggling or advanced students to provide additional support or academic extensions
- Collaborate with Students Services team to meet requirements of special educational plans, such as IEPs, 504s, and others
- Communicate regularly with parents
- Assist in daily operations of the school (e.g., taking attendance, supervising student arrivals, passing periods in hallways, lunchtime and recess supervision) on a shared schedule
- Participate in training as offered by ACAGJ and Hillsdale College's K12
- Maintain confidentiality in student records
- Maintain a collegial, professional relationship with students, parents, and colleagues as a partner in the community of learners
- Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance by adhering to assigned work hours, reporting on time, and following proper procedures for absences or tardiness to ensure minimal disruption to students, colleagues, and school operations.
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 36 credit hours in Education or a fitness related field (Teaching license is NOT required)
- Preference is given to candidates with a Physical Education degree and/or certification in teaching pedagogies
- Commitment to the mission and vision of ACACS
- Commitment to high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
- Adherence to all school policies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Creative problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift to 25 pounds
- Must be able to traverse classroom and building
- Must be able to provide instruction in various spaces dependent upon facilities availability
- Must be able to transport teaching materials and manipulatives
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer
- Must be able to supervise outdoor duties
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000
