Physical Education Teacher & Athletic Director
MISSION
Global Preparatory Academy develops compassionate global leaders through a rigorous education program that focuses on hands-on, cultural and Spanish immersion learning opportunities.
SUMMARY
Global Preparatory Academies, are a network of dual language schools near downtown Indianapolis. We are launching our new middle academy in the Fall of 2026.Our network of schools connects students from diverse linguistic backgrounds and educates them together in a highly rigorous, engaging and nurturing environment. Using both English and Spanish to instruct students in all core content areas, students will develop high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy, as well as a deep value and understanding of other cultures. As citizens in a global world, students at Global Prep gain limitless access to other cultures through bilingualism and instruction, which emphasizes critical thinking using global perspectives and experiential learning.
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs difficult professional work providing a broad range of teaching services or specific learning program, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each students ability, using a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience, and related work as apparent or assigned. This role combines Physical Education instruction with leadership of after-school programming and athletics. The position requires strong organization, student management, and program coordination skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Physical Education Instruction
- Plan and deliver standards-aligned PE instruction
- Promote bilingual teamwork norms, using Spanish and English consistently during routines, games, and student leadership.
- Promote physical wellness, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Ensure student safety and proper use of equipment
- Demonstrate competent knowledge of subject matter
- Attendance and punctuality are essential to the successful performance of this job.
- Instructional team member for each student, in coordination and compliance with school division head, for parent conferences, phone calls, or other appropriate directed interactions
- Teach daily physical education classes
- Maintain grades
- Maintain and organize equipment
- Develop physical education lessons
Athletic Director
- Coordinate athletics
- Develops "playbook" for athletics logistics
- Manage schedules, rosters, and supervision
- Determines student eligibility by confirming grades, physicals, behavioral reports, etc. with school administrators and staff.
- Communicate athletic and after-school information bilingually for families.
- Keep the school community informed about the extracurricular athletic programs.
- Hires officials, team physicians, supervisors and police, for supervision of home contests.
- Verifies each athletes eligibility for participation in each sport.
- Assists coaches in the handling of day-to-day problems.
- Resolves staff problems and provides support to coaches
- Supervises all ticket sales and fund-raising events of the athletic program.
- Maintains appropriate professional relationships with parents, parent groups (e.g. Athletic Boosters), school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Issues timely announcements of upcoming events, deadlines, and changes.
Culture & Compliance
- Model professionalism and positive student engagement
- Develops and updates brochures, handbooks, and policy manuals.
- Ensure compliance with safety and school policies
- Because of the daily interaction with students, it is essential that the person in this position maintains good attendance
- Adhere to GPA's and division's policies and procedures
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Attend events, games, and staff meetings as required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Highly active; includes standing, running, lifting equipment, and outdoor activities.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong student management
- Program coordination
- Clear communication and leadership
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree required; background in athletic leadership or sports program management strongly preferred.
- Valid Indiana teaching license (or ability to obtain one)
- Experience coaching organized sports at the middle school, high school, or club level
- Experience organizing, scheduling, or managing athletic programs, leagues, or tournaments
- Knowledge of IHSAA or applicable middle school athletic association rules and compliance requirements
- Experience supervising assistant coaches or coordinating volunteers