Job Summary

Saint Sebastian Catholic School is seeking a collaborative and self-directed individual for the position of Physical Education Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. The Physical Education Teacher educates students in grades 4K through 8th by promoting physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy habits in alignment with Catholic values. The Physical Education Teacher supports the development of the whole child through engaging instruction, positive relationships, and collaboration within the Saint Sebastian Catholic School community. An ideal candidate brings energy and enthusiasm and partners with staff and families to support all students.

School Mission

At Saint Sebastian Catholic School, we actively engage in our faith, academics, and community. Our diverse gifts inspire us to grow as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and peacemakers who love God and serve others. Saint Sebastian Catholic School provides an educational program focused on the whole child in a diverse environment that prepares students for lifelong learning.

Our core values of Engage, Inspire, Grow, Love, and Serve are taught and reinforced to support students as self-reflective and faith-filled learners. We partner with invested parents to provide a strong foundation in spirituality, academics, and community.

If you are looking for a positive, supportive, and engaging community in which to grow while helping students grow, we encourage you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

Community & Classroom Environment

• Create a safe, inclusive, and faith-filled physical education environment

• Organize and manage physical spaces to support safety and learning

• Establish and maintain routines, rules, and procedures consistent with school policies

• Manage student behavior guided by Gospel values and respect for self and others

• Communicate high expectations for effort, teamwork, sportsmanship, and growth

Family Partnerships

• Communicate clearly with families regarding student progress and expectations

• Partner with families to support student wellness and healthy habits

Professional Life as an Educator

• Support the mission and core values of Saint Sebastian Catholic School

• Serve as a role model of Gospel values for students and families

• Demonstrate professionalism aligned with the school’s mission and Code of Ethics

• Reflect on teaching practice and pursue ongoing professional and spiritual growth

• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and school-wide initiatives

• Participate in school committees, events, and activities as appropriate

Planning & Instructional Effectiveness

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate physical education units and lessons aligned with curriculum expectations

• Design engaging lessons and activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and lifelong wellness

• Provide clear instructions and model skills effectively for students

• Collaborate with appropriate personnel regarding students needing additional support

• Complete all required documentation related to instruction and assessment in a timely manner

• Supervise students during all assigned instructional and school-related activities

Assessment

• Use formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction

• Clearly communicate expectations and assessment criteria to students

• Provide opportunities for student reflection and goal setting related to physical fitness and personal growth

Other Duties

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, professional development, and faith formation opportunities

• Attend and support school events outside the regular school day (e.g., Fall Parent Evening, Christmas Concert, January Open House)

• Take initiative aligned with the mission and vision of the parish and school

• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required:

• To talk or hear

• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.