About This Role
This teaching post involves planning and delivering physical education lessons to students from kindergarten to eighth grade. The role suits a teacher who is committed to urban Catholic education and thrives on continuous feedback to develop their practice.
Responsibilities
- Plan and teach age-appropriate physical education lessons for students in kindergarten through eighth grade
- Build students
- Create a positive, structured, and inclusive environment where students of all abilities can participate and succeed
- Establish clear safety expectations and supervise students during physical activities
- Assess student progress and adapt instruction to meet a range of developmental needs
- Collaborate with colleagues to support students
- Communicate with families in a positive and respectful manner
- Participate in professional development, coaching, and feedback
Requirements
- Deep respect for and commitment to preserving and building upon the legacy of urban Catholic education
- Experience teaching physical education or leading developmentally appropriate activities for elementary and middle school students
- Ability to engage students with varied skill levels and needs
- Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills
- Willingness to reflect on their practice and use feedback to grow
- Technological proficiency and adaptability
- Ability to set priorities and follow through
- Respect for and appreciation of the Catholic faith and Catholic education
- Uncompromising belief that all students can learn
- Bachelor
- Ability to pass a background check
Benefits
- Weekly school-based professional development
- Network-wide meetings
- Coaching from school leadership
- Learning opportunities with nationally recognized partner organizations
- Opportunities for promotion every 3–5 years based on clear, published criteria, with the potential for increases of up to 17% in promotion years
Important Details
- Schedule: for the 2026–2027 school year
Application Process
- Upload your résumé and cover letter
- In your cover letter, explain your specific interest in Partnership Schools
- In your cover letter, choose one of Partnership Schools' four core values (Integrity, Humility, Hard Work, and Service) and discuss its importance to you
About the Company
Partnership Schools supports teachers through professional development and coaching.
