Pre-K - 8th Grade Physical Education Teacher
Pre-K - 8th Grade Physical Education Teacher
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Why St. Michaels Prep
Located in the hills of southwest Austin Texas St. Michaels Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades the Middle School houses grades 5-8 and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition a welcoming and diverse community excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally we are a technology rich school. Thus teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Michaels Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think reflect explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community on two campuses with three divisions united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind body and spirit
- Our values : Integrity Courage & Excellence
- Our mission: St. Michaels Prep cultivates a transformative Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.
We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking collaboration communication and creativity.
Summary of Position
St. Michaels prep seeks a dynamic experienced collaborative and creative physical education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year who will be responsible for helping to develop and implement a comprehensive physical education curriculum that promotes students physical fitness motor skills teamwork and sportsmanship through engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons that foster a positive and active learning environment.
The teachers at St. Michaels Prep possess a love for children in all their developmental stages the ability to work well on a team excellent oral and written communication skills with both colleagues and the community and be motivated life-long learners. St. Michaels Prep believes in teaching to the whole child focusing on social and emotional development alongside their physical literacy skills. We know that children learn best and will take the necessary risks in the learning process when they feel confident comfortable and secure in their learning environment; therefore we look to employ educators who value building relationships and teaching social and emotional skills in addition to providing excellent instruction. This is a full-time 10-month position that begins in August 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Curricular and Teaching
- Applies innovative and engaging teaching practices that go beyond the traditional approach to physical education
- Designs and implements age-appropriate lessons in partnership with PE co-teacher that cover a range of motor skills games and fitness activities for students in Pre-K through Grade 8
- Understands and applies the latest theories best practices and pedagogical approaches to physical education and child development
- Models and encourages teamwork sportsmanship and respect for others
- Shows dedication to the social emotional and character development of each child; strength in implementing a Responsive Classroom approach is preferred
- Applies a flexible and intentional approach to lesson planning to accommodate individual student learning needs
- Sets learning goals that are integrated within a child-centered physical education curriculum
- Provides positive and productive feedback to build confidence and support growth and progress
- Promotes a love for physical activity and a healthy lifestyle
Communication and Collaboration
- Works well in a teaching team; displays a positive attitude and eagerness to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Writes quarterly report cards for students to document and communicate progress
- Shows a desire to respond to and initiate the solving of problems through clear and open conversation
- Accepts feedback openly and is comfortable taking risks
- Displays interest in pursuing professional development opportunities and is dedicated to professional growth
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Possess a growth mindset
- Experience working with lower school students
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work on a team and to collaborate with students faculty staff and parents
- A collaborative and inquisitive approach to teaching and learning
- A positive attitude and the willingness to approach learning new skills in flexible and creative ways
- At least three years as a PE teacher
- Bachelors degree required
More about St. Michaels Prep
St. Michaels Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race color religion sex gender national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status military service application for military service or any other status protected by applicable law.
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