Physical Education Teacher (Part Time)

Catholic Charities; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities CYO is hiring a Physical Education Teacher to lead movement and fitness activities for students in elementary grades. You will develop skill-based curricula, supervise equipment, and coordinate with school leadership to enhance health and wellness education.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusivity, and fostering a positive, community-centered learning environment. Teaching credentials are preferred, with CBEST and background clearances required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• CBEST required.
• Teaching Credential preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years documented relevant experience working with grade school children in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach PE classes for elementary students.
• Maintain PE equipment and storage.
• Collaborate with Principal and Director on curriculum projects.
• Implement movement, fitness activities, cooperative games, and outdoor activities.
• Communicate with parents and mediate conflicts.

Skills

Child supervision

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Conflict mediation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CBEST

Teaching Credential

3+ years school classroom experience

Job description

CYO Athletics, a program of Catholic Charities CYO, is designed to be representative of the Christian values of respect, love, compassion and support for each other. Through sports, competition and teamwork, CYO Athletics provides healthy growth and development through games, practices and the life lessons that sports teach.

The CYO Athletics Physical Education Teacher will be in charge of instructing movement, fitness activities cooperative games, outdoor activities and more to students in K – 8th grade. This position will include, but is not limited to, skill development, fitness, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. This person will also be responsible for assisting with the development of additional curriculum.

COORDINATION –

• Plan and teach PE classes (small and large) to all students in elementary classrooms.
• Maintain all PE and small playground equipment and storage.
• Collaborate with Principal and Director or CYO Athletics on thematic curriculum projects.
• Mix of movement, fitness activities, cooperative games, group challenges and initiatives, outdoor activities and competitive games/team sport skill development.
• Competition is kept at a minimum. The emphasis is on skill development, fitness and fun.
• Communicates productively with parents, regarding children issues.
• Mediates conflicts between children, focusing on “accountable- talk.”

ADMINISTRATION –

• Keep up-to-date records of attendance.
• Keep up-to-date records of weekly lesson plans and changes.
• Keep grades and report them when requested.
• Report any problems or incidents immediately to the Director of CYO Athletics.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, required
• CBEST, required
• 2 years experience in sports and recreational background, preferably in a leadership role.
• Teaching Credential preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years documented relevant experience working with grade school children in a classroom setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must complete Shield the Vulnerable Training prior to hire.
• Knowledge of organized youth sports; coaching and classroom experience.
• Ability to supervise elementary aged children.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of Parish school community life.
• Motivated self-starter who is outgoing and flexible.
• Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Clearances Required Prior to the First Day of Employment:

Clearance: Required

TB Screening -

Negative Tuberculosis Test:

First Aid

Certificate:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.

Driving a car required: Must have a valid California driver's license and be able to provide proof of DMV record and personal insurance if required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may include non office settings such as gymnasiums and schools.
• The work environment includes contact with many children, who may be loud and at times behaviorally challenged.
• The worker is subject to noise: Noise level in work environment can be moderate to excessive. The noise level in work environment is usually loud and consistent with a gymnasium setting.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. Work outdoors for 75% of the time. Must be able to work in a variety of inclement weather conditions.
• The worker is occasionally exposed to perfume or scents in personal care products used by employees, clients, and visitors.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CYO IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Physical Education Teacher Education.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

First Aid