PE Teacher

St Joseph Catholic Academy; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Catholic Academy is seeking a full-time PE teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves teaching at both St. Francis Xavier School and Cathedral School, with a focus on maximizing student growth in a Catholic educational framework. The academy offers a comprehensive benefits program and emphasizes the importance of community in the teaching process.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

STD/LTD fully paid by employer

403b and pension plans

Generous vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• A valid teaching certificate preferred.
• Familiarity with Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, guide, and evaluate the learning process of students.
• Manage inappropriate behavior and set high standards.
• Promote positive relationships with staff, parents, and students.

Skills

Student progress assessment

Classroom management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Description

St. Francis Xavier School and Cathedral School in St. Joseph, Missouri are seeking candidates for a full-time PE teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This position would split their time between St. Francis Xavier School and Cathedral School in St. Joseph. The teacher fulfills the mission of the Catholic Church by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students within the framework of the school's philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The teacher provides the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth. The teacher has decision making responsibilities in keeping with school policies and the Diocesan Administrative Manual. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal. Knowledge and experience with Catholic Liberal Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties as assigned by building administration.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility in confidentiality, sound judgment, dress, enforcing diocesan and school policies and general behavior.
• Manage inappropriate behavior and set high behavior standards within the classroom and building.
• Assess and monitor student progress.
• Promote positive relationships and effective communication with all staff, parents, and students.
• Prepare and implement effective lessons using the diocesan standards and
• Being an active member of a faith community and be a model of the teaching of Jesus.
• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.

Qualifications

• A valid teaching certificate (preferred)
• Bachelors Degree
• Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.

St. Joseph Catholic Academy offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.