Lower School Physical Education Teacher and TA

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Full-time Lower School Physical Education Teacher
and Teacher Assistant

Job Description:
Chelsea Academy is seeking a highly motivated full-time faculty member to teach Physical Education to grades K-5 and support lower school classrooms during the 2025-2026 academic year. Desired candidate should be a joyful disciple, have a knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic intellectual tradition, classical and liberal arts pedagogy, a passion for educating and forming Christian youth, and a spirit of adventure. Important characteristics include: competence in physical education theories and application, a focus on student learning, classroom management skills, ability to collaborate on a team, flexibility and enthusiasm.

Mission:
Chelsea Academy seeks to form confident young men and women educated in the liberal arts tradition and the Catholic faith from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The Academy is committed to promoting and cultivating in its students the life of the mind and the love of truth; an appreciation for the natural world and the heritage of human achievement; enduring friendships; a spirit of adventure; and the virtues of honesty, diligence, courage, piety, and personal responsibility. Through an ethos shaped by Catholic teaching and devotions and a balanced curriculum that includes the humanities, sciences, the arts, and athletics, Chelsea Academy provides students with opportunities for developing themselves into adults who are capable of making positive contributions to their families, places of work, and communities.

Qualifications:
1. Required: Practicing Catholic in good standing
2. Required: Bachelor's Degree; experience and/or education in physical education
3. Preferred: Master's Degree; Virginia Teacher's License (not required)
4. Other Desired Qualifications:
Ability to develop and deliver effective lesson plans
Ability to manage well a classroom environment
Ability to relate well with students
Ability to be flexible with daily schedule
Polished and effective oral and written communication skills
Willingness and flexibility to work in a smaller-school environment and with classroom teachers in supporting student learning

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions:
Email or mail cover letter, CV or resume, and three references to the contact below. This posting will remain active until filled.

Contact: Mr. Brian J. Peppiatt, Dean of the Lower School
Email: frontoffice@chelseaacademy.org (Subject: "Physical Education Teacher")

Chelsea Academy
1190 Progress Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
Tel: 540.635.0622

More information about Chelsea Academy can be found at www.chelseaacademy.org

About the Employer

Founded in 2008, Chelsea Academy seeks to form confident young men and women educated in the liberal arts tradition and the Catholic faith. Chelsea is committed to promoting and cultivating in its students the life of the mind and the love of truth; an appreciation for the natural world and the heritage of human achievement; enduring friendships; a spirit of adventure; and the virtues of honesty, diligence, courage, piety, and personal responsibility.

Through an ethos shaped by Catholic teaching and devotions and a curriculum that includes the humanities, sciences, the arts, and athletics, Chelsea provides students with opportunities to develop into adults capable of making positive contributions to their families, places of work, and communities.