elementary school physical education (pe) teacher 2025-26

ACS Athens, a student-centered international school, embracing American educational philosophy, principles and values, is seeking to recruit an ES Physical Education (PE) Teacher to teach Elementary school students. The teacher reports to the Elementary School Principal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Comprehensive Instruction: Deliver learning experiences in all aspects of physical education, while creating an environment that supports student engagement and success.
• Promote Wellness: Encourage health, fitness, and lifelong physical activity through inclusive, developmentally appropriate PE programs.
• Adapt and Assess Effectively: Monitor student understanding and adapt instruction, assessments, or materials to meet evolving needs.
• Innovate Instructional Strategies: Explore and apply innovative approaches—including educational technologies—to enhance student learning, confidence, and participation.
• Integrate Technology: Use available digital tools and platforms to support instruction, engagement, and performance tracking.
• Foster Inclusion: Demonstrate appreciation for individual differences and ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students.
• Pursue Professional Growth: Actively engage in professional development to improve knowledge and practice in physical education and pedagogy.
• Collaborate with Teams: Share responsibility in achieving the goals and priorities of the grade level, team, or department.
• Support Athletics Participation: Promote student involvement in school athletics and related extracurricular physical activities.
• Fulfill Additional Duties: Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by the school leadership.

Qualifications:

• Licensed to teach physical education by the Greek Ministry of Education (βεβαίωση επετηρίδας ιδιωτικών εκπαιδευτικών);
• Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred, from an accredited college or university;
• At least two years of relevant teaching experience, required;
• Strong knowledge of sports education, fitness training, and injury prevention;
• Familiarity with technology integration in PE instruction and data-driven assessment of student progress;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to students (native speaker fluency preferred);
• Experience with differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students;
• Experience in an international or multicultural school setting is a plus;
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies;
• Display commitment to safeguarding and protection of children.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete this form and submit in English:

• Resume/CV;
• Cover letter connecting to ACS Athens' mission;
• Contact information for three professional references;
• A brief self-introduction video (via Vimeo or another supported format) showcasing your background and motivations for joining ACS Athens.