Physical Education Teacher (Grades 5th - 12th)

About the Role

To provide daily instruction in Physical Education to all assigned students in a manner that is effective, appropriate, and fitting with the mission of Traders Point Christian Schools. The goal of this position is to support Traders Point Christian School’s mission to challenge and educate students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to a personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ.

Requirements

• Professing and mature Christian enthusiastically supporting the School’s faith and mission statements
• Bachelor’s degree
• IN teaching license in the content area
• Demonstrated successful career in teaching, spiritual formation, and event planning
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with all constituencies
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and presentation abilities
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage multiple priorities

Qualifying Characteristics

• Authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both professional and personal life
• Calling and commitment to Christian education
• Desire to work closely and nurture positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members
• Respect for all students and community members
• Ability to exercise good judgment and set a good example
• Compliance with school standards
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues tactfully and professionally

Responsibilities

Instructional Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned, following the prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and submit to the appropriate principal as required
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum
• Use a variety of teaching methods/techniques to meet the needs of various learning styles
• Devise and carry out an appropriate discipline plan for the classroom
• Maintain accurate grades for each student
• Carry out special projects or serve on special task forces as assigned by the principal
• Participate in the development and assessment of the School Improvement Plan
• Participate in the selection of curriculum as outlined in the school policy
• Order appropriate materials/supplies for the next instructional year
• Other duties as assigned

Non-Instructional Responsibilities

• Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school
• Maintain an accurate attendance record as established by school policy
• Keep students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies, and give sufficient notice of failure
• Maintain the classroom in a clean, attractive, orderly manner
• Fulfill any extra-curricular assignments in an efficient manner
• Attend special events of the school as deemed required by the school administration

Professional Responsibilities

• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
• Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and parent meetings
• Attend New Teacher Orientation and/or Teacher Orientation as appropriate
• Attend appropriate activities as explained in the Teacher Handbook
• Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and peers

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be able to bend, stoop, or kneel for extended periods of time

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This position starts in the 2026/2027 school year.