What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Physical Education, Elementary School (EX) - Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Essex MD position at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Physical Education Teacher to provide an engaging and developmentally appropriate physical education program for PreK4 through 8th grade students, as well as teach high school classes. The ideal candidate will foster a love for physical activity, sportsmanship, and teamwork while integrating Catholic values and principles into the curriculum.
Essential Functions
- Plan and teach 45-minute physical education classes for PreK4-8th grade students, ensuring activities are age-appropriate, safe, and aligned with physical education standards.
- Teach high school classes.
- Promote students’ physical, emotional, and social growth through engaging and inclusive activities.
- Foster a positive learning environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for others.
- Organize and oversee school-wide events such as field days, fitness challenges, or intramural activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate Catholic values and faith into the physical education curriculum.
- Assess and document student progress, providing constructive feedback to help students grow.
- Maintain equipment and ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment for physical education activities.
- Communicate with parents and school leadership as needed regarding student performance and participation.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field; teaching certification preferred.
- Experience working with PreK through high school students in a physical education setting.
- Knowledge of fitness principles, sports, and health education.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
- Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
- To be considered for a teaching opportunity and to assist with determining compensation, the following documentation is required to be uploaded with your application: Resume, application certifications, licensures (PEL), transcripts, and reference contact information. After submitting your completed application, click "Go To My Presence" to upload these documents. The click the "My References link on the right side to submit your reference information.
Range: $50,000, Annualized
Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and personal leave.** Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- MSDE Certification
Skills
Preferred- Child Athletic Assessment
- Child Safety Management
- Classroom Technology Integration
- Fitness Learning Activities
- Physical Education Instruction
- Physical Education Instructional Programs
- Record Keeping
- Teach Individual Sports
- Teach Team Sports
- CPR Certified
Salary : $50,000