Physical Education Teacher

Job Description

This is a full time position at two campuses: St. Margaret Catholic Academy, Middle Village, NY (2 days/wk), and St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Academy, Woodhaven, NY (3 days/wk).
Summary of Duties: The Physical Education Teacher at the elementary school (K-5) level is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student outcomes. Physical Education in the elementary school generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Prepare and implement lessons plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for each student.
• Establish and enforce rules of conduct; supervise students in the gymnasium or outside.
• Demonstrate skills being taught; assist students in performing skills.
• Teach safety rules related to each activity.
• Assess fitness levels
• Research, and order physical education and recess equipment.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate field day; develop activities; set up for activities.
• Monitor and evaluate student skill levels and outcomes.
• Maintain student records following established procedures and practices.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.

About the Employer

Saint Margaret Catholic School exists to educate and form young people in light of the Gospel. Saint Margaret Catholic Academy recognizes the unique talents of each student. Our mission, therefore, is to help all students attain their full potential through an integrated academic curriculum, rooted in Gospel values and Catholic teachings.
Our Vision
Saint Margaret Catholic Academy encourages students to achieve their full potential spiritually. morally, confidently, and academically to ensure they are prepared to meet the challenges of the world around them.