What are the responsibilities and job description for the P.E. Teacher / 2025-2026 School Year position at DIVINE SAVIOR ACADEMY?
The purpose of the Physical Education Teacher is to create physically literate individuals who are responsible, social, healthy, and skilled movers in a variety of activities. In this regard, the Physical Education Teacher is responsible for developing individuals who enjoy and seek out physical activity, and who develop and maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness throughout their lives..
Values
The core values of Divine Savior Academy are the following:
Walk with God: I follow Jesus in all areas of my life and am active in a Christian community.- Lead with a servant's heart: I find ways to positively influence and help those around me.
- Thrive through cooperation: I choose to work with others towards a common goal, so we can go further together.
- Practice a growth mindset: I see my challenges as opportunities to learn and believe I can improve over time.
- Live boldly and confidently: I trust God has a good plan for me, so I take big chances and try new things.
Duties
Develops a curriculum for the Physical Education program- Anchors curriculum in state and/or national standards
- Includes cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning domains
- Exposes students to a broad range of physical activity
- Creates many units to give students unique learning opportunities
- Structures content for students to make progressive achievements towards standards in all domains
- Leads students to develop cognitive concepts about motor skills and fitness
- Challenges each student at a developmentally appropriate level
- Instructs classes using appropriate practices for physical education
- Strives for maximum participation and practice opportunities for every student
- Uses at least 50% of class time for students to be in moderate to vigorous activity
- Provides students with specific, congruent, positive feedback
- Does not use physical activity for punishment
- Assess and reports student progress made toward national standards
- Uses formative and summative assessments to collect data in all domains throughout learning segments
- Analyzes data for the purpose of improving individual student success
- Evaluates program effectiveness based on data and student achievement
- Promotes health, fitness, and physical activity to all in the DSA Family
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education a related field- Florida Teaching Certificate
- 2-3 years minimum of experience teaching in Physical Education
- Ability to work proficiently in a diverse, multicultural setting
- Values physical activity and its contributions to a healthful lifestyle
- Exemplary Christian role model who lets his or her “light shine”
- Must align with our Statement of Faith and lifestyle agreement
Physical Requirements
Ability to demonstrate and participate in physical activities- Capability to manage long hours of physical activity and supervision
- Adequate strength to assist with demonstrations and handle equipment
- Good hand-eye coordination to model and guide activities
- Ability to move freely and quickly to supervise students
- Ability to remain active and engaged throughout the day
- Quick reflexes for safety and managing fast-paced environments
- Clear vision and hearing to monitor and ensure safety
Reports to:
Principal
