St. Patrick Physical Education Teacher

Position Description 
Title:                                              Physical Education Teacher
Reports to:                                     Principal
Hours:                                            Part-time, 9 hours/week*
Schedule:                                        TBD


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a strong Catholic Christian witness for students, not only supporting the Catholic Church's teachings, but living them with joy and enthusiasm,
• All teachers form students in virtue, love for learning, and in services that gives them joy, confidence, and wisdom for life
• Nurture the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically.
• Design a curriculum in line with the Diocese of Nashville Curriculum Guide vertically aligned with physical education and plan lessons that are engaging, deepen understanding and critical thinking, and are integrated with technology.
• Work collaboratively with the team of teachers and partner with parents to communicate student successes and areas of growth.

Faculty members model their Catholic faith in word and action, seek meaningful professional growth opportunities, and are life-long learners. As such, faculty members are passionate about what they do, the students they teach and mentor, and the school community.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Physical Education Teacher:
   ​*Responsible for teaching PE classes (PreK4, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th)
               PreK-K:  30 minute class periods
               1-8:  45 minute class periods
   *Teach Curriculum of the Diocese of Nashville over the course of the year
   *Work with classroom teachers to integrate curriculum as much as possible
   *Maintain classroom discipline appropriate for an PE class
   *Communicate any discipline problems to parents, the homeroom teacher, and principal if needed
   *Turn in lesson plans to principal each week
   *Keep gym organized and clean
   *Keep PE supplies organized
   *Request additional supplies within PE budget
   *Assisting Athletic Director
2. Other duties may be added by the principal

Requirements of the Position

1. Strong Christian Example
2. Degree or Background in teaching Physical Education classes
3. Strong Classroom Management Skills
4. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
5. Technology skills and ability to integrate technology into the instructional experiences

PREFERRED:

1. Active Catholic
2. Some teaching experience

 
To Apply
Please send (1) a cover letter stating your intent to apply for this position at Saint Patrick School and the reasons you believe you are a good candidate for the position; (2) a complete and professional resume; (3) complete application attached to this page, and (4) three letters of recommendation from persons in the field with contact information for these three references. Send to the principal Sister Veronica Marie Buckmaster, O.P at [email protected].

Fill out Application Here!