Job Description: – Physical Education instructor/Teacher
About Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO)
Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a charter school management organization committed to strengthening school leadership, instructional excellence, and strategic operational practices as we work toward becoming a Destination School System in the Greater New Orleans area.
CANO’s vision is to build a system of exemplary schools deeply influenced by our students, families, and communities, with graduates who are prepared and committed to becoming community advocates and leaders. Our mission is to cultivate schools that nurture students’ character, critical thinking, academic achievement, and overall development in responsive learning environments. CANO strives for high academic performance across all schools while developing partnerships and programming that leverage community assets to support our students and families.
CANO’s Core Values INTEGRITY. We always do the right thing. TEAMWORK. We work and grow together. PASSION. We love our students, our community, and our work. DIGNITY. We value and respect every member of our community. COURAGE. We approach challenges with optimism and confidence.
About the Role
The Physical Education Instructor/Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality physical education instruction that promotes students’ physical fitness, motor development, teamwork, sportsmanship, health, wellness, and lifelong healthy habits.
The Physical Education Instructor creates a safe, structured, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where students of varying abilities can participate successfully in physical activity. The instructor develops and delivers standards-aligned lessons that build students’ physical skills while reinforcing CANO’s expectations for character development, personal responsibility, teamwork, perseverance, and respect. The Physical Education Instructor will also support CANO’s broader commitment to educating the whole child by helping students understand the relationship between physical activity, nutrition, emotional wellness, healthy decision-making, and academic success. This position works collaboratively with school leadership, instructional staff, families, and support personnel to ensure that every student has access to meaningful and developmentally appropriate physical education experiences.
The Physical Education Instructor/Teacher reports to the appropriate Building Director.
Essential Job
Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction and Curriculum Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging physical education lessons aligned with Louisiana Student Standards and applicable health and physical education standards. Develop age-appropriate instruction in physical fitness, movement, sports, recreation, health, wellness, nutrition, teamwork, and personal responsibility. Establish clear learning objectives and communicate expectations to students. Differentiate instruction and activities to accommodate students with varying physical abilities, learning needs, developmental levels, and language backgrounds. Provide opportunities for students to develop strength, endurance, coordination, flexibility, balance, cardiovascular fitness, and fundamental movement skills. Introduce students to individual and team sports while emphasizing participation, sportsmanship, cooperation, discipline, and healthy competition. Integrate health and wellness concepts into physical education instruction, including proper nutrition, personal fitness, injury prevention, hydration, and healthy lifestyle choices. Utilize instructional strategies that maximize student participation and minimize inactive or transition time. Maintain current knowledge of instructional practices, curriculum expectations, and Louisiana Department of Education requirements applicable to physical education. Student Development and Assessment Regularly assess and monitor student progress toward physical education learning standards and individual growth goals. Maintain accurate student grades, assessment records, participation records, and other required documentation. Provide timely, constructive, and age-appropriate feedback to students. Communicate student progress, strengths, concerns, and areas for improvement to students, families, and appropriate school personnel. Encourage students to set personal fitness and wellness goals and monitor their progress toward achieving those goals. Promote healthy decision-making, confidence, self-discipline, perseverance, and positive self-image. Classroom and Student Management Create a positive, respectful, structured, and inclusive learning environment. Establish and consistently reinforce clear expectations for student behavior, participation, safety, and sportsmanship. Implement effective classroom and behavior-management strategies consistent with CANO policies and schoolwide expectations. Build meaningful relationships with students and maintain a learning environment where every student feels respected, supported, and encouraged to participate. Actively supervise students during all physical education activities, transitions, indoor activities, outdoor activities, and assigned duties. Respond appropriately to student injuries, emergencies, or safety concerns in accordance with CANO policies and procedures. Safety and Equipment Management Maintain a safe instructional environment and ensure that students understand and follow safety procedures. Inspect physical education spaces, fields, courts, playground areas, equipment, and materials regularly for safety concerns. Properly maintain, organize, inventory, distribute, and secure physical education equipment and supplies. Immediately report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, student injuries, or facility concerns to the appropriate administrator. Ensure students use equipment safely and appropriately. Follow school procedures related to emergency response, student health concerns, and injury reporting. Collaboration and School Community Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, special education staff, multilingual learner staff, counselors, nurses, and other professionals to support the needs of students. Participate actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, professional development, parent conferences, school events, and other required meetings. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support schoolwide academic, behavioral, attendance, wellness, and culture initiatives. Accept and incorporate feedback, coaching, and professional development recommendations from instructional coaches and school administrators. Contribute positively to CANO’s professional culture and model CANO’s core values in all interactions. Maintain professional and respectful communication with students, families, colleagues, community partners, and school leadership. Participate in strategic short- and long-term planning designed to address student and school needs. Student and Family Engagement Establish strong, positive relationships with students and families. Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, participation, behavior, wellness, and areas requiring additional support. Encourage family awareness of physical fitness, nutrition, wellness, and healthy lifestyle practices. Maintain student confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with federal, state, and CANO requirements. Professional Responsibilities Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by applicable laws, CANO policies, and school procedures. Submit required reports, grades, lesson plans, documentation, and other requested materials within established timelines. Remain current on developments from the Louisiana Department of Education related to curriculum, accountability, instructional requirements, student wellness, and physical education. Participate fully in CANO professional development, coaching cycles, observations, evaluations, and instructional planning. Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, reliability, flexibility, and sound judgment. Perform supervisory duties and other school-related responsibilities as assigned by school leadership. Perform other duties as necessary to support CANO’s mission and the successful operation of the school.
