Hours per week: 40 hours
Position Summary:
St. Patrick Catholic School is seeking a Physical Education Teacher for Grades PreK–8. This person would be an energetic and enthusiastic educator who is committed to promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyle habits in students of all ages. The ideal candidate will support the school’s mission statement through developmentally appropriate and engaging physical education instruction.
Saint Patrick Catholic School in Fayetteville, N.C., is a PreK-8th grade school with over 85 continuous years of providing a solid Catholic school education to thousands of children of all backgrounds. Saint Patrick maintains a valued tradition of academic excellence; providing a challenging, yet positive, learning environment to support the academic, technological, and social preparedness to each of their 250 students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instruct students in grades PreK–8 in physical education using a curriculum that promotes fitness, skill development, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons that develop students’ motor skills, coordination, physical fitness, and understanding of rules and strategies in various sports and activities.
- Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that encourages student participation and effort.
- Integrate Catholic values and character education into lessons, emphasizing sportsmanship, cooperation, and perseverance.
- Collaborate with faculty and administration to support students’ overall well-being, including social and emotional development.
- Organize and lead extracurricular activities related to physical fitness such as field day events or school wellness initiatives.
- Accept the mission of the school as articulated at the school level.
- Support the educational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school.
- Maintain professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues and contribute to a positive school culture.
- Serve as a missionary disciple and model faith-based values in all interactions with students and the school community.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or a related field.
- Successfully complete Diocesan background and reference checks.
- Complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training prior to first day.
Preferred Qualifications:
- NC teaching license in Physical Education, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
- Experience teaching physical education in a school setting.
- CPR/First Aid certification.