Director of Intramurals/PE teacher - 3rd-6th grade

Reports To: Headmaster

FLSA Status: Salaried-Exempt

Position Summary: We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).

Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Physical Education Teacher/Director of Intramurals to join our educational team. This candidate will teach PE to elementary students and additionally through a $5000 stipend, will also manage the academy's Intramural Sports program.

Distinctive benefits for Great Hearts faculty

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Texas Teacher Retirement System
• Uniquely valuable professional development offerings, from great books seminars with academy colleagues, to leadership and special education coursework/pathways, to reduced tuition graduate degree support with select partner universities

Physical Education at Great Hearts

• All Great Hearts Elementary School students take Physical Education.
• The goal of the Physical Education class is to promote both the physical health and the growth in virtue of each student.
• Rigorous and joyful PE classes have a combination of strength and cardio exercises, training in the basics of sports, and discussions on the virtues, including fortitude, temperance, prudence, and justice.
• Sports include baseball, soccer, volleyball, football, and basketball.

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
• Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Director of Intramural Duties

• Schedule practices and games for each season (There are 8 teams, 4 major seasons, and sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball/flag football, archery/running. Mathletes and Chess during fall season as well.)
• Hire coaches.
• Be on site to supervise after-school practices and Saturday morning games.
• Parent communications
• Additional duties can be clarified upon request.

Required/Preferred Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education
• All majors are welcome

• US work authorization required
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.
• Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.