Southwest Christian School is seeking a full-time Physical Education Teacher on its Elementary Campus for the 2023-2024 school year. Preference will be given to those who can also coach Volleyball or Soccer.

Summary:

The Physical Education (PE) Elementary Teacher teachers students (Grades K-6) about sports, physical development, health, and nutrition. The PE Teacher works with a partner teacher to provide lessons that help make exercise-based learning more engaging for students. A key component in all classroom instruction is that it incorporates a biblical worldview. Our teachers are expected to demonstrate patience, humility, integrity, and kindness while performing the day-to-day duties of the role and to prayerfully work with administration, faculty, students, and families to develop and maintain a school which is distinctively Christian, academically excellent, and globally minded.

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
• Current ACSI and/or State Teaching Certificate with Physical Education endorsement
• Two or more years of classroom teaching Physical Education for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade
• Experience using technology for instruction, productivity, and innovation
• Ability and desire to coach either volleyball or soccer at the high school level strongly preferred

Personal & Spiritual Characteristics

• Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with our Savior, Jesus Christ, through prayer, devotional study, and church membership
• Demonstrates the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6)
• Recognizes the role of the parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and commits to be a partner in that endeavor
• Possesses the ability to work gracefully with parents, students, and other school staff to develop a unified and successful educational program
• Cooperates with administrators, department chairpersons, and other school leadership to implement policies and procedures as they pertain to the daily operation of the School
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions
• Eagerly participates in professional development activities and the evaluation process with a desire to grow professionally, spiritually, and personally throughout the career in education
• Maintains a professional personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in accordance with school policy

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to inspire learning and cultivate positive relationships with students
• Provides appropriate physical education classroom instruction and assessment, incorporating a biblical worldview
• Creates a classroom environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and supports high expectations for learning
• Uses available resources, including various technologies, to deliver instruction and assess student learning
• Maintains clear, open, professional communication with team members, parents, and other school employees
• Exhibits a willingness to participate in the school community by supporting, sponsoring, and/or leading extracurricular activities

Additional Duties / Responsibilities:

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required in the course of active participation in the mission of Southwest Christian School. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned to this role, with or without notice. It is expected that the person in this role will accept other duties as assigned throughout the course of employment.

Work Environment:

The work environment is typical of a school setting. Since the position is for Physical Education, the person in the role must be able to model a degree of physical activity - may have to demonstrate how to perform an exercise, help students to move equipment, etc. up to approximately 50 pounds. A person in this role is not generally exposed to adverse environmental conditions.