Caritas - Physical Education Teacher

About the Role

Under the direction of the Principal, the Physical Education Teacher will lead instruction and training of scholars in the classroom and/or assigned subject(s). The teacher will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to ensure academic success and character development for all scholars.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily instruction plans aligned with long-range educational and organizational goals.
• Employ creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies to engage students in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences.
• Conduct interim assessments, track student progress, and analyze data to determine mastery and diagnose areas of misunderstanding.
• Actively and professionally participate in faculty and staff meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Teach, lead, or assist with educational or extracurricular activities outside of regular school hours.
• Assist with scholar recruitment efforts as needed.
• Serve as a biblical role model and Open Sky Education representative for scholars, team members, and the community.
• Comply with the organization’s Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith and engage in the faith life of scholars in collaboration with other team members.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, and parent communication.
• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions.
• Hold scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations and recognize, celebrate, and reward scholar achievement and character development.
• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment where scholars are invested in academic excellence and character growth.
• Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle.
• Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

Competencies

• Serving Leader: Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars on campus or during off-campus school functions.
• Collaborative Relationships: Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families; continually improve teaching skills through feedback and professional development.
• Resource Management: Maintain accurate and complete records, including attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, and parent communication.
• Forming Character: Apply classroom management techniques and hold scholars accountable to behavioral expectations; recognize and reward achievement and character development.
• Academic Excellence: Establish a structured learning environment where scholars are invested in their academic and character growth; set measurable goals and evaluate progress through assessments.

Qualifications

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Valid Wisconsin teaching credential or willingness to attain one.
• Minimum of 12 educational teaching credits required after 3 years.
• At least 1-3 years of teaching experience; urban experience a plus.
• Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with school teaching platforms and virtual learning technology.
• Proven track record of student achievement results.

Personal Qualities

• Integrity, credibility, and passionate commitment to the mission of Christ, College, and Character.
• Proactive and hands-on strategic thinker who enjoys tackling challenges and overcoming obstacles.
• Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to loving scholars and an unwavering belief that all children can and must succeed.
• Deep passion for developing the character of a serving leader in every child.
• Driven by a passion for ensuring every scholar has an excellent education.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Passion for making high-quality Christian education accessible and affordable for all.
• Maturing Christ-follower who sees this role as an active expression of their walk with Christ, including regular participation in a local church and alignment with the organization’s Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.