About Miles Ahead Charter School
Miles Ahead Charter School (MACS) is a tuition-free, public charter school authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) of Georgia serving grades K-5 in the 2025-2026 academic year. As an SCSC authorized school, MACS operates as a Local Educational Authority (LEA) with a statewide attendance zone. MACS is committed to providing educational opportunities students may not have had outside their local options.
Mission of Miles Ahead Charter School
MACS focuses on student growth and academic achievement through a whole child approach to education. Our mission is to provide all students with the social and academic skills necessary to realize their potential for local impact and global change within a 21st-century learning environment. Our vision is to prepare scholars to be knowledgeable, responsible individuals, ensuring we live in a compassionate, digital society.
Overview of Position
Under the supervision of the Principal, the Associate PE Teacher assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a physical education classroom or outdoor environment; assists in preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans; performs routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; sets up equipment for physical education classes and sports activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the lead PE Teacher in planning and delivering high-quality physical education lessons aligned to state standards and school-wide goals.
- Assist with classroom and gym management, ensuring a safe, structured, and positive learning environment for all scholars.
- Supervise scholars during physical activities, transitions, and outdoor play to maintain safety and promote respectful behavior.
- Provide small-group or individual support to scholars who need additional guidance, encouragement, or skill development.
- Help set up, organize, and break down equipment and instructional materials for PE classes and school-wide physical activities.
- Reinforce school culture expectations, including teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
- Support assessment and documentation of scholar participation, progress, and skill development as directed by the lead PE Teacher.
- Assist in implementing behavior management strategies and positive reinforcement systems.
- Communicate with classroom teachers and school leadership to support scholar needs and align physical education with broader academic and cultural goals.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events as required.
- Support school-wide events such as field days, wellness initiatives, and family engagement activities.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of gym spaces and storage areas.
Teacher Expectations
- Deliver classroom instruction aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence.
- Experience collaborating as a co-teacher including planning, instructing, grading, and leading a classroom as a team teacher.
- Prepare, plan, and implement highly engaging, effective lessons aligned to best practices for co-teaching.
- Evaluate formative and summative assessments on an ongoing basis.
- Differentiate instruction based on the needs of students, leveraging teacher teams to maximize effectiveness and scholar learning.
- Complete progress monitoring for MTSS and EIP purposes.
- Implement accommodations or modifications according to IEPs.
- Collaborate and plan with instructional team to ensure the greatest successes for all MACS scholars.
- Engage in meaningful professional development and learning sessions scheduled during all contractual hours.
- Communicate with families a minimum of once per week through various channels (including ParentSquare or email).
- Update grades on a weekly basis according to MACS employee expectations and grading policies.
- Monitor ongoing academic, social, emotional, and behavior data to ensure a warm-welcoming environment.
- Administer all state or federally mandated assessments and/or accommodations with fidelity.
Whole Child Supports
- Create a warm-welcoming environment for all scholars by developing morning and afternoon Crew structures.
- Model MACS High Five Habits for scholars.
- Communicate to scholars alongside MACS High Five Habits to ensure positive behavior management techniques.
- Use appropriate digital platforms to monitor scholar well-being including Infinite Campus, LiveSchool, and ParentSquare.
- Complete all annual required trainings related to scholar safety and well-being including neglect and abuse.
Data-Driven Instructor
- Maintain accurate records related to student work samples, data, progress, and development while at MACS.
- Evaluate and observe scholar performance and social-emotional well-being.
- Complete weekly collaborative planning meeting minutes related to effective instructional practices.
- Develop daily lessons geared towards student growth and academic mastery.
Communication
- Respond to family questions or requests within 24 hours.
- Complete weekly newsletter within ParentSquare.
- Host office hours for family visits and communication time.
- Offer parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all communication within MACS is aligned to policies within the employee handbook.
MACS Employee Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and codes of conduct within the Employee Handbook.
- Promote joy and positive culture throughout the school.
- Model the MACS High Five Habits.
- Uphold the MACS vision to create whole, healthy, happy people ready for the 21st century for scholars and colleagues.
- Complete an annual evaluation on TKES.
- Maintain a Level 3 or better on all standards of TKES.
- Other duties as assigned by manager, Director of Academics and Culture, or Executive Director.
Education/Experience
- Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children in an educational or organized learning environment.
- Some college-level coursework in physical education, child development, and recreation is preferred.
- 1-2 years working in the elementary setting.
- Experience working in inclusive classrooms across the elementary level.
- Interpreting IEPs and BIPs to ensure learning is maximized.
- Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional.
- Unwavering commitment to MACS’s mission and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of MACS scholars, families, and staff.
Additional Information
Compensation
Competitive salary based on prior experience, plus benefits. MACS educators are given a full day of planning and additional leadership and stipend opportunities where applicable.
