Licensed Physical Education Teacher

Nashville Classical Charter SchoolsNashville, TN

$55,670 - $89,877 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$55,670-$89,877/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Career Development

401k Matching/Retirement Savings

Job Description

Physical Education Teacher Job Description

The School

Nashville Classical East opened in July 2013 with one grade, Kindergarten. Since then, the school has grown to enroll 550 scholars in Grades K-8 and become the city’s most popular elementary school, enrolling families from 26 unique Zip Codes.

In the past five years, our school has been

Named the city’s best nonprofit by the Nashville Business Journal
Named a Tennessee Reward School by the TN Department of Education
Achieved top 5% growth in the state in both Math and ELA
Awarded 3 Blue Ribbon Awards for Teaching Excellence: Most in the city!
Profiled inThe Tennessean, Newsweek, and in Doug Lemov’s recent books,Teach Like A Champion 3.0 and Reconnect.

The Position

Nashville Classical seeks a MS Physical Education Teacher who is committed to working hard, having fun, and making history. Our team educates a diverse community through a joyful, rigorous curriculum and within a structured, intentional culture, building a foundation of knowledge and habits for high school, college, and life.

Our Physical Education teachers:

Teach a rotating Related Arts/Specials schedule, which typically includes 2-4 hrs of teaching per day and/or supporting other duties such as lunch, recess, small group tutoring, and/or detention.
Internalize and execute common curricula, including unit plans, lesson plans, and materials.
Implement school-wide systems for scholar culture.
Communicate regularly with families and attend quarterly events in the evenings, such as Report Card Conferences, Cultural Heritage Nights, etc.
Engage in ongoing professional development, including at least once weekly until 4:30pm.
Commit to teaching a daily schedule from 7:17am - 3:37pm.
Commit to attending 3 weeks of summer professional development starting July 14th, 2025.
Do whatever it takes to achieve the mission of Nashville Classical.

The Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses:

Valid Tennessee teaching license in PE/Health with the appropriate endorsement
Bachelor’s degree
Full-time teaching experience in a school setting
Experience and demonstrated success teaching in a high-performing school, serving a culturally and socioeconomically diverse school community is highly preferred

The Compensation

Nashville Classical pays 5% above our local school district and offers employees a 5% raise each year. For teachers, base salaries range from $55,670 - $89,877. Teachers can select from three generous medical plans and are eligible for full state retirement benefits.

We also offer yearly stipends for teacher-leader roles, extracurricular clubs, coaching and additional roles. We offer all employees a Macbook computer, all necessary classroom supplies, and a $500 discretionary budget for classroom purchases.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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This job at Nashville Classical Charter Schools is located in Nashville, TN, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Nashville Classical Charter Schools?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $55,670 and $89,877 per year.

What employment applies to this position at Nashville Classical Charter Schools?

Nashville Classical Charter Schools lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Nashville Classical Charter Schools?

Nashville Classical Charter Schools is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What education level is required for this job?

The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by Nashville Classical Charter Schools for this role?

Nashville Classical Charter Schools offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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