PE teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

️‍♀️ Elementary Physical Education TeacherFull-Time at 31 hours per week total for all classes | Conyers & Covington Campuses | 31 Weeks Per Year - this position could be expanded by teaching Middle School and High School PE.

Peachtree Academy Private School is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and caring Elementary Physical Education Teacher who loves fitness, children, and helping students learn how to take care of their bodies 2 days per week and the other 3 days would include 3 classes for middle and high school students. The total hours would be approximately 32 hours per week.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children while sharing a passion for fitness, movement, healthy habits, teamwork, and personal wellness.

Locations

Peachtree Academy – Conyers Campus

Peachtree Academy – Covingto Campus

️ Position Details

• Follows the Peachtree Academy school calendar
• No regular teaching responsibilities during scheduled school breaks
• Additional hours may be available during:
• Summer Camp
• Winter Break Camp
• Special school activities and fitness events
• Subbing for other Elementary teachers if they are out

Our ideal candidate will create engaging, interactive lessons that keep children moving, smiling, and thinking. We especially value educators who incorporate brain-based movement activities, including cross-body exercises that stimulate both sides of the brain, improve focus, strengthen coordination, and help prepare students for greater academic success. You'll have the opportunity to create a fun experience that supports classroom learning while teaching teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and good sportsmanship.

The right candidate is creative, encouraging, and full of positive energy. They love making fitness fun through games, obstacle courses, music, movement challenges, cooperative activities, and age-appropriate skill development.

At Peachtree Academy, we believe active bodies create active minds. If you're passionate about helping children build healthy habits, increase confidence, sharpen their focus, and discover the joy of movement in a Christ-centered environment, we'd love to welcome you to our Panther family!

What You'll Do

Inspire a love for movement, fitness, and healthy living in students from Pre-K through 5th grade.

Plan and lead engaging, high-energy PE classes that keep every child active, involved, and having fun.

Incorporate brain-based movement activities and cross-body (cross-lateral) exercises to improve focus, coordination, memory, and readiness to learn.

Use games, obstacle courses, music, dance, fitness stations, and team-building challenges to create an exciting learning environment.

Teach fundamental movement skills, sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and self-confidence.

Begin each class with energizing warm-ups that help "wake up the brain" and prepare students for greater academic success throughout the day.

Encourage every child to participate, celebrate individual growth, and foster a lifelong love of physical activity.

Maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment where all students feel successful.

Communicate effectively with teachers and administrators to support student growth and reinforce classroom learning.

Model Christian values, kindness, integrity, and respect while building positive relationships with students and families.

Assist with school-wide wellness initiatives, field days, special events, and other activities that promote school spirit and healthy living.

Create memorable experiences that make PE one of every student's favorite parts of the school day.

Requirements

Experience working with children

A passion for teaching

Lesson plans

Strong communication skills, excellent classroom management, and a genuine love for children are essential.

Nice To Haves

We are looking for someone who is:

Energetic • Positive • Dependable • Organized • Student-Focused • Team-Oriented • Encouraging • Professional

The successful candidate will understand that elementary PE is about more than sports. It is an opportunity to help children develop confidence, coordination, discipline, teamwork, perseverance, healthy habits, and character .

Google Docs experience

Running a class with multiple activities going on at once

Knowledge of good nutrition

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule

• Conyers and Covington Elementary School locations of Peachtree Academy: part-time, 34 weeks per year, and it follows the school calendar. Opportunities for additional hours in summer camp and winter break camp

  This is a great opportunity for someone who loves fitness and teaching students how to take good care of their bodies!

About Us

About Peachtree Academy

Peachtree Academy is a state-of-the-art private Christian school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. We are fully accredited at the highest level through Cognia (formerly AdvancED), reflecting our commitment to excellence in academics, leadership, and continuous improvement. At Peachtree Academy, we challenge and inspire students every day through rigorous academics, strong character development, and meaningful growth opportunities. Our faculty members are innovative educators who are passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders and making a lasting difference in the lives of their students. Our students regularly compete in a variety of academic events, including Math Olympics, Creative Writing competitions, Spelling Bees, and Science Fairs. We also offer more than 17 athletic teams, encouraging teamwork, discipline, and school pride. We believe in educating the whole child. Students are encouraged to explore their gifts and talents through a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including soccer, football, baseball, archery, language programs, chess, drama, music, and dance.

Why Work at Peachtree Academy

At Peachtree Academy, our teachers are more than educators — they are mentors, leaders, and partners in shaping students’ futures. Our faculty enjoy:

• A supportive and collaborative school culture where parents are required to contribute at least 10 hours of volunteer time each year
• Opportunities to be innovative and bring creativity into the classroom
• Small class sizes that allow teachers to truly build relationships their students
• A leadership team that supports professional growth and development
• The chance to create a lasting impact on students’ lives and the community
• We are looking for passionate educators who believe teaching is a calling, who are excited to inspire young minds, and who want to be part of a school that values excellence, faith, and community.

About Peachtree Prep, our Early Childhood Division

The early childhood division of the school bases its academic program on a weekly unit of study for academic advancement. Teachers use lesson plans to guide the delivery of information and address individual issues of advanced skill levels or areas of improvement that are needed. Parents may supplement the curriculum by bringing in books, materials, or ideas related to the theme for the benefit of the class.