Position Reports to: School Director

Start Date/End Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Hours: 7:30am-4:45pm + some out of school time responsibilities

Compensation: $52,000-$105,000 (Please note that this is a general range; salaries are determined based on credentials and years of experience)

About Us:

As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as four-time National Blue Ribbon Award-Winning network, Classical Charter Schools outperforms 97% of New York charters by providing a transformative education through a classical curriculum focused on art, music, Latin, debate and character education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employees and applicants will be treated in all respects on basis of merit and qualifications without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to apply. At Classical, we provide comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth.

Position Summary:

Fitness Teachers are passionate about promoting the school's classical mission through fitness and helping all students gain knowledge and skills in health, fitness, and movement that will benefit them inside and outside of the classroom. Our teachers are committed to our mission and driven to meet key responsibilities:

Providing fitness instruction to scholars in a way that maximizes learning
Establishing and maintaining a highly structured and engaged classroom culture where scholars demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship

Our teachers work relentlessly to achieve these difficult, mission-critical goals. Successful fitness teachers:

Study, practice, and execute rigorous and engaging lessons that maximize scholars’ physical activity
Revise lessons for clarity, rigor and relevance, with guidance and support from instructional coaches
Proactively design and teach routines and procedures that maximize instructional time and minimize time lost to transitions and material organization
Manage spacing of scholars and equipment to ensure physical safety
Set and enforce school expectations
Teach and integrate character education and teamwork into daily activities
Effectively track and evaluate scholar achievement and participation to pinpoint scholar needs
Maintain accurate records of student information and assessment data
Collaborate in teams and with coaches to resolve challenges and implement instructional improvements driven by quantitative and qualitative data
Proactively seek and implement feedback from team leaders and coaches to improve their practice

Above all, our teachers care deeply about their scholars, who inspire them to achieve life’s greatest joy: doing good work well.

Qualifications:

Experience with children
Background in exercise science/physical fitness/personal training/health
Undergraduate degree by first day of work
1-2 years experience teaching in a charter, public, or private school

Successful Candidates Will:

Have experience working in a charter school
Maintain strong classroom management skills
Hold certification in Physical Education or have a degree in Physical Education or another health-related field
Show alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills
Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency
Have experience teaching in a high performing urban school

Benefits:

A generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages.
Student Loan Counseling
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Reimbursement Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Gym/Fitness Reimbursement
Calm Subscription
Wellness benefits
401k

$52,000 - $105,000 a year

This is a salaried position.

At Classical Charter Schools, we believe great schools are built by thoughtful, dedicated educators and staff. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

Classical Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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