Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Ambrose Catholic School is seeking a Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director for a full-time position. The role involves teaching and developing a stimulating P.E. curriculum while encouraging student participation. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Education or Kinesiology and preferably possess state certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• State certification preferred.
• Prior experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach P.E. curriculum to Elementary and Middle School students.
• Develop lessons promoting creativity and teamwork.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and modify instruction.

Skills

Teaching methods

Curriculum development

Communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Education or Kinesiology

State Certification

Job description

Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director JobID: 3636

• Date Posted:
  5/30/2025
  
  
• Location:
  St. Ambrose Catholic School
  
  
• Date Available:
  08/01/2025
  
  
• Closing Date:
  07/30/2025
  
  

St. Ambrose Catholic School
Physical Education Teacher & Athletic Director

Category: Full-time contract basis
Pay Rate: Depending on education & experience
Reports To: School Principal
Work Year: School days, August 2025 – May 2026, with some additional training days
Specific Days Needed: M, T, W, Th, F
Min./Max. Hours per week: 40
Job Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (additional hours maybe added for meetings, etc)

St. Ambrose Catholic School
Physical Education Teacher & Athletic Director

Category: Full-time contract basis
Pay Rate: Depending on education & experience
Reports To: School Principal
Work Year: School days, August 2025 – May 2026, with some additional training days
Specific Days Needed: M, T, W, Th, F
Min./Max. Hours per week: 40
Job Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (additional hours maybe added for meetings, etc)
As an Educator, this position’s central purpose is to provide a creative, innovative curriculum that is stimulating and challenging for students. The educational environment that is established must be in accordance with the Goals andMission of our schools.

Responsibilities

• Teach a developmentally appropriate P.E. curriculum tostudents in Elementary and Middle School grades.
• Develop lessons that encourage participation, creativity, problem-solving, and healthy competition.
• Be a self-starter who enjoys collaborating as a team player.
  Maintain an open and cooperative relationship with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Participate in faculty and department meetings and perform various faculty supervisory duties on campuses where assigned in the day
• Additional duties for Athletic Director will be defined by the Princpal.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards as outlined in the Student & Faculty Handbookand establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Agrees to follow and uphold all COVID protocols set forth by the school's plan.
• Additional duties as assigned; full job description available from campus Principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents in person, through electronic means, and in writing.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

A regular day for teachers includes the following physical activities:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk long distances across campus as well as within classroom
• Run in order to model for expected activities
• Use hands to handle or manipulate tools of teaching (technology, textbooks, student work, chalkboard/whiteboard)
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb steps
• Sit for periods of time – chairs and floor
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk, hear, taste and smell
• Lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications & Education

• State Certification in the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Education or Kinesiology or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Prior experience will be considered.

FLSA Status: Exempt (for full-time professionals)

Postings current as of 6/1/2025 8:48:00 AM CST.

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