The School: 

Athens Academy is a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent college preparatory day school of approximately 900 students in grades K3-12 that offers a traditional liberal arts curriculum and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.  The school’s mission is to seek “excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each student.”  Situated on a picturesque campus of 152 acres, Athens Academy admits students from diverse social, economic, religious, and racial backgrounds--all of whom benefit from a challenging academic program, a vibrant arts program, competitive athletics, and a variety of service opportunities.  Athens Academy faculty and staff members are dedicated professionals who are not only experts in their respective fields of study but are also sensitive to the gifts and challenges of individual students.  

 The Lower School: 

Lower School students (grades 1-4) at Athens Academy acquire a strong foundation in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies while also learning about responsibility, collaboration, and self-expression. A science laboratory classroom with a specialist teacher, a media center with a storytelling room, and a discovery center used for a variety of activities all support classroom instruction. Spanish, music, art, drama, and physical education classes are also woven into the fabric of the curriculum. Building upon traits developed as early as Preschool, Lower School students are proud to uphold the concepts of mutual respect and kindness, as indicated by the “Kind Language Spoken Here” signs throughout the campus. The Lower School is composed of approximately 250 students supported by 30 teachers, assistant teachers, and instructional support staff. 

The Middle School: 

Recognizing that Middle School students are in a rapid mental, emotional, and physical growth stage of life, Athens Academy emphasizes responsibility, creativity, independent thinking, personal values, and service to others. Middle School students (grades 5-8), begin to master broader and more rigorous aspects of learning that include written expression, vocabulary, problem-solving, research, scientific investigation, and teamwork. An emphasis on critical and creative thinking runs throughout the curriculum. Opportunities for public speaking, performing, publication, and athletic competitions complement the challenging academic program. The Middle School is composed of approximately 300 students supported by 38 teachers and instructional support staff.

The Position: 

Athens Academy seeks a dynamic, creative, and versatile Lower and Middle School physical education teacher and varsity girls’ soccer head coach, beginning in August 2026.  Essential characteristics include a love of children, energy, optimism, flexibility, the ability to work with others, a good sense of humor, and a firm foundation in physical education. We are looking for someone who is excited to become a part of our community and who enjoys and understands lower and middle school learners. The ideal candidate will convey a love of learning and instill in our students a curiosity about our world and the desire to apply what they learn to other disciplines and the world around them. Assignments will include physical education instruction across grades 1-8 and coaching in soccer while also working to support the Lower and Middle School teams with activities ranging from carpool and lunch duty to involvement in learning team meetings. 

Interscholastically, the school is a member of the Georgia High School Association and competes in Class AA, Region 8.  Athens Academy’s winning tradition includes the following athletic accomplishments:

54 State Championships

57 State Runner-Ups

258 Region Championships

134 Region Runner-Ups

Girls Soccer

4 State Runner Ups

4 State 3rd Place 

19 Region Championships

12 Region Runner-Ups

Application Process: 

The school will accept materials from interested candidates until the position is filled. Visit https://www.athensacademy.org/community/employment-opportunities to apply.

A completed packet will include the following components:

• Cover letter expressing interest in Athens Academy and this position
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Names of three references and contact information

For coaching information please contact the school’s athletic director, Kevin Petroski, at kpetroski@athensacademy.org

About Athens Academy

Athens Academy is a coeducational, independent, college preparatory day school that offers a traditional liberal arts curriculum and innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The school serves approximately 900 students (3-year olds through 12th grade) and seeks students from diverse social, economic, religious, and racial backgrounds who can benefit from a challenging academic program. Guided by the school’s mission of seeking excellence with honor in the educational and personal experience of each student, Athens Academy faculty and staff members are dedicated, highly-qualified professionals who are sensitive to the needs of individual students. The school is located on a 152-acre campus, which provides ample opportunities for students and their teachers to explore and learn about their natural surroundings.

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