PE Teacher / Athletic Director

Miamiarch; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is seeking a qualified Physical Education Teacher/ Athletic Director for the 2026-27 school year. Begin in August, handling PE instruction for grades K–8 and overseeing the school's athletic program in alignment with the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami’s mission.

The role requires planning, organization, and implementation of an engaging PE curriculum, along with collaboration with administration, teachers, parents, coaches, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education required.
• Florida DOE Certification in Physical Education preferred.
• Catechetical certification within 3 years of hire.
• Two years of related experience; Athletic Director experience preferred.
• Ability to teach all levels of physical education.
• Strong instructional strategies.
• Proficient with MS Office & iPad apps.
• Excellent oral and written English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PE curriculum for grades 6–8, aligned with state standards and school mission.
• Demonstrate knowledge of league regulations and implement consistently.
• Attend coaches’ meetings as required.
• Maintain discipline and raise morale within the school sports program.

Skills

Excellent communication in English

Team collaboration

Instructional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

iPad Applications

Job description

School - Staff - Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School

PE Teacher / Athletic Director

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has an opening for a qualified Physical Education Teacher/ Athletic Director for the 2026-27 school year. The candidate will plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for students in addition to all the school’s athletic program requirements for Grades K – 8. S/he will begin in August and performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. Salary will vary based on certification and years of service.

Functions include:

• Develop and implement an engaging physical education curriculum for students in grades 6 through 8, aligning with state standards and the school's mission.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the existing system and league regulations; implement these consistently.
• Seek to be aware of all coaches’ meetings that require attendance.
• Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field required.
• Florida Department of Education Certification in Physical Education preferred.
• Must obtain catechetical certification from the Archdiocese Office of Catechesis within three years of hire.
• Two years of related experience; Experience as an Athletic Director is preferred.
• Ability to teach all levels of physical education.
• Effective managerial skills to serve as Athletic Director and guide athletic coaches.
• Effective collaboration with administration, teachers, parents, team coaches and students.
• Strong instructional strategies.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with iPad Applications and other online educational applications with a willingness to work with such technology.
• Excellent oral and written English; effective communication skills.
• Supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of basic tenets of Roman Catholic Church.
• Professional demeanor, including adherence to dress code.

Please note: In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate for this entity must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit www.info.flclearinghouse.com/ .