Physical Education Teacher, St. Monica, Mercer Island

Archdiocese of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Catholic school in Mercer Island seeks a Middle School Physical Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will have a passion for promoting healthy physical activity among students of all abilities. Responsibilities include planning PE courses, coordinating sports, and fostering teamwork. The school offers a supportive environment for both new and experienced educators, emphasizing professional development and community involvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

In-building child/dependent tuition support

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or coordinating youth sports strongly preferred.
• Possession of a Washington State teaching credential with PE endorsement or willingness to pursue certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct physical education courses for students in grades PreK-12.
• Coordinate CYO sports in cooperation with parish and school staff.
• Develop lesson and unit plans consistent with archdiocesan standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical education

Job description

Position Type:
- Middle School Teacher/ PE/Health

Date Posted:
5/14/2025

Location:
St. Monica, Mercer Island

Plan and instruct physical education courses for students in grades PreK-12.

Coordinate CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) sports in cooperation with parish staff, school staff, parent volunteers, and regional CYO staff.

Model love for healthy physical activity, understanding that the human body is a gift from God.

Foster teamwork and respect among students.

Develop lesson and unit plans consistent with archdiocesan standards and best practices in physical education.

Communicate regularly with parents regarding students’ progress and human formation and actively develop positive home-school relationships.

Reflect on pedagogical practices through regular observation and coaching.

Participate in other roles related to being a part of the school community, including assisting with student retreats and concerts, attending open houses, etc.

Participate actively in the professional community through collaboration with colleagues in a range of contexts.

Additional duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in a physical education, kinesiology, sports medicine, human physiology and development, or other field relevant to physical education

Experience coaching or coordinating youth sports strongly preferred

Possession of a Washington State teaching credential with PE endorsement or willingness and ability to pursue certification

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form relationships with students, school and parish colleagues, parents, and the larger St. Monica community

Complete Virtus safe environment training and a background check

Modeling student movements and activities including but not limited to running, jogging, jumping, throwing, calisthenics, stretching, and body-weight exercises

Functioning in a traditional classroom space – walking, sitting, standing, reaching, writing

Must be able to sit for up to two hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse and typing

Must be able to stand for up to two hours instructing a classroom of learners

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis

Salary based upon education and experience. Compensation range from $52,000-$75,000

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.

A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.

Professional development facilitated by the school, the archdiocese, and by national classical education organizations

In-building child/dependent tuition support

For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.

Resume or CV

Cover letter expressing interest in this position,

Three references including name, title, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address

St. Monica Catholic School_Physical Education_Fall 2025.pdf

Physical Education Teacher (Grades Pre-K-12) Teacher, Fall 2025

School Profile
St. Monica Catholic School is a PreK-12 Catholic classical school located on Mercer Island, just east of Seattle, Washington. Our curriculum model, based on the Educational Plan of St. Jerome, immerses students in the beauty of Western civilization and the Catholic intellectual tradition. We are a parish school and bring students into the sacramental and liturgical life of St. Monica Catholic Church. Our grades 9-12 program was founded as a pilot in 2020 and was accredited in the fall of 2023. The program limits student cohorts to 12-15 members and emphasizes intellectual friendship through Socratic and Harkness seminars.
Ideal Candidate
St. Monica Catholic School is seeking a physical education teacher for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will possess academic training in physical education or another relevant discipline, experience teaching PE or involvement in youth sports, and a passion for helping students of all ability levels enjoy physical activity. St. Monica is interested in both experienced teachers and those with a passion for young people and a willingness to pursue growth in the profession through regular coaching, professional development, and appropriate further study. The administration is committed to supporting both early career and veteran teachers in their vocation.
Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct physical education courses for students in grades PreK-12.

• Coordinate CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) sports in cooperation with parish staff, school staff, parent volunteers, and regional CYO staff.

• Model love for healthy physical activity, understanding that the human body is a gift from God.

• Foster teamwork and respect among students.

• Develop lesson and unit plans consistent with archdiocesan standards and best practices in physical education.

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding students’ progress and human formation and actively develop positive home-school relationships.

• Reflect on pedagogical practices through regular observation and coaching.

• Participate in other roles related to being a part of the school community, including assisting with student retreats and concerts, attending open houses, etc.

• Participate actively in the professional community through collaboration with colleagues in a range of contexts.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Successful applicants will embody St. Monica Catholic School’s commitment to Christian intellectual, spiritual and moral formation in accord with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. They should meet or exceed the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical education, kinesiology, sports medicine, human physiology and development, or other field relevant to physical education

• Experience coaching or coordinating youth sports strongly preferred

• Possession of a Washington State teaching credential with PE endorsement or willingness and ability to pursue certification

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form relationships with students, school and parish colleagues, parents, and the larger St. Monica community

• Complete Virtus safe environment training and a background check

Physical Requirements:
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as:

• Modeling student movements and activities including but not limited to running, jogging, jumping, throwing, calisthenics, stretching, and body-weight exercises

• Functioning in a traditional classroom space – walking, sitting, standing, reaching, writing

• Must be able to sit for up to two hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse and typing

• Must be able to stand for up to two hours instructing a classroom of learners

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis

Benefits Information:

• Salary based upon education and experience. Compensation range from $52,000-$75,000
• Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.
• A comprehensive package of benefits is offered including two medical plan options, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Professional development facilitated by the school, the archdiocese, and by national classical education organizations
• In-building child/dependent tuition support
• For teachers in the first 5 years of their careers, we offer the opportunity to apply for affordable, innovative housing options, based on availability.

Application Process:
To apply for the student support specialist position at St. Monica Catholic School, please submit a PDF of the following documents in an email to Marybeth Bohm principal at [e-mail].

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter expressing interest in this position,
• Three references including name, title, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address

Candidates must also submit an application through the AppliTrack system with the Archdiocese of Seattle: https://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/default.aspx
Contact
Please contact Marybeth Bohm, Principal at [e-mail] or 206-232-5432 x 152.
We encourage candidates to visit our website at https://www.stmonicasea.org/.




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