Physical Education Teacher - Most Holy Redeemer - Evergreen Park
About The Position
Most Holy Redeemer School is seeking a passionate, energetic, and faith-filled Physical Education Teacher who is committed to helping students develop healthy habits, physical skills, teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for movement and fitness. The PE Teacher creates a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment where every student is encouraged to participate, challenge themselves, and experience success. The teacher plans and delivers developmentally appropriate physical education instruction that promotes physical fitness, coordination, sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance, and respect for others. Through instruction and example, the teacher integrates Catholic values and helps students understand the importance of caring for their God-given bodies and treating others with dignity, kindness, and respect. The teacher collaborates with colleagues and families, maintains a safe and well-organized learning environment, assesses student progress, participates in school and parish life, and contributes enthusiastically to the mission and Catholic identity of Most Holy Redeemer School.
Requirements
- Must meet compliance with safe environment requirements.
- Must hold Bachelor’s degree.
- Must complete Catholic identity formation training.
Nice To Haves
- Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers).
- Must have valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required).
Responsibilities
- Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Act as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church in the performance of the Church’s ministry.
- Know, teach and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and policies and procedures of the Catholic school.
- Complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago (regardless of grade/subject area or personal faith tradition).
- Lead and/or participate in any and all religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities as directed by the principal.
- Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and principal.
- Participate in any and all professional development programs required by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school/parish.
- Perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal.
- Attend required faculty and staff meetings.
- Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities and projects.
- Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records.
- Maintain a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.
- Participate in the annual performance review.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters.
- Positively represent the school/parish at all school/parish events (including extracurricular activities) and in the general public.
- Perform specific tasks essential to the function of the position as assigned by the principal.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefit programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
