2026-2027 SY Physical Education Teacher

• Instructional Planning and Implementation
• Contributes to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development
• Develops and implements assessments aligned to GGA curriculum standards
• Uses student data to drive instructional decisions
• Writes a cohesive lesson plan
• Learning and Development
• Plans and teaches lessons using inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning
• Uses a wide range of technologies and strategies to differentiate instruction based on readiness, learning difference, and interest.
• Keeps up-to-date records of attendance, curriculum, and assessment

• Fosters positive relationships with students
• Develops regular communication protocols with parents
• Delivers thoughtful guidance and support with advisory groups
• Engages professionally and enthusiastically with new school initiatives
• Lead extra-curricular activities during and/or after school
• Create Classroom Experiences that Embody Our Pillars of Learning
• Learning by doing - include examples, what does this look like 

• Certification in Physical Education or relevant field
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with a concentration in a content area
• Secondary classroom experience in an urban context (three years preferred)
• Solid and demonstrable teaching experience working with a variety of student academic levels
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning Exhibits the ability to collaboratively work within and across disciplines with a diverse instructional team
• Experience working with parents and community
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, classroom management, and adaptive teaching
• Growth minded, receiving and incorporating feedback from team leaders, executive leadership and peers

About Our School 

Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. Our school’s program has three primary focuses:  

1. International Baccalaureate academics, combined with distinctive engineering and business pathways;
2. A school culture that values all learners by working daily to fulfill the four promises of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety;
3. Service learning projects that extend rigorous academics to provide experiences outside the classroom.

Our Commitments to Staff: 

• Personalized professional development tailored to your needs as an educator 
• Supportandcoaching from an experienced leadership team
• A seat at the table where you are a decision maker in an equitable and inclusive environment
• Work-life rhythm where you are encouraged to make self care a priority

How to Apply  

Please submit your application to our online jobs portal.  All applicants will have to pass a background check. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.