Crescent City Schools·New Orleans, Louisiana
The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering sports and games instruction while fostering a positive classroom culture. They also collaborate with grade-level teams, communicate with families, and support literacy assessments as needed.
Promoting the mission and values of the school through the teaching of sports and games Long term unit planning and daily lesson planning Coaching athletic teams Assisting in literacy assessments and small group instruction when needed Quickly implementing feedback and goal-setting into lesson delivery Communicating with parents/guardians about student progress Collaborating with teammates in grade level and subject level teams Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events Maintaining a classroom culture conducive to student achievement Participating in daily, weekly, and quarterly meetings about student achievement Taking on other tasks, as needed
Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role may be on the Lead Scale or the Associate Scale (depending on the applicant's experience and qualifications). It may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside of your regular duties, or longevity with CCS. Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies. Apply now if you: Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools Believe in the unlimited potential of each child Have demonstrated past success working with students in urban settings Inspire your students and colleagues Have a BA or BS Degree (preferred) Possess Louisiana Teacher Certification or equivalent certification in another state (preferred) Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, kneel, crouch, bend, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds This is an in-person role About Crescent City Schools Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city. At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and possess or be eligible for Louisiana teacher certification. Experience working with students in urban settings is highly preferred.
Market context
Louisiana classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs, especially for candidates who can support multilingual classrooms and student engagement. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree in education while still requiring school-based experience and bilingual English-French proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, and confirm your school experience and language skills before applying.
