PE Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year at St Michael Preschool

Escondido, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Education Instruction, Health Education, Curriculum Implementation, Student Behavior Management, Safety Instruction, Student Evaluation, Inventory Management, Parent Communication, Coaching, Motor Skills Development, Teamwork Promotion, Classroom Management

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description School Name: St. Mary School Location: 130 E 13th Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 Reports to: Principal Employment Type: Part time (24 hours per week) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $ 22.00 / hour Summary St. Mary School is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. St. Mary School is a diocesan school located in Escondido, CA. The Physical Education Teacher is responsible to develop in each pupil an understanding of the relationship of good body function and exercise; to motivate each pupil to cultivate physical fitness, hygienic habits, and good social and emotional adjustment; to discover and develop talents of pupils in physical achievement; to develop strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual, and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each pupil’s ability. Teaching Responsibilities Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness and health education in individual or team sports. Instructs pupils with age-appropriate learning activities and basic subject matter. Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement. Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas. Observe, monitor, and evaluate each pupil’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and teamwork per California PE standards in gradebook. Organizes equipment and maintain required inventory records. Communicates with parents (as needed) and classroom teachers on pupil progress. Friendly and professional team player. Performs other duties as assigned by principal. Administrative/ Other Responsibilities Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner Communicate regularly with parents, as needed Maintain a neat and orderly PE shed. Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require Other duties as assigned Requirements Religious Qualifications Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional Qualifications: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment) Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom or similar experience Positive professional references and recommendations Physical Requirements: To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must: Models a healthy lifestyle and personal physical fitness Position requires a high level of energy and ability to move from a sitting to standing position frequently Must be able to explain and demonstrate fundamental motor skills and patterns for movement skills such as running, hopping, jumping, galloping, twisting, turning, or bending Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach and must have mobility of arms and dexterity of hands Must be able to stand for long periods of time Must be able to walk and jog long distances as needed Be able to move quickly from one place to another to ensure safety Can lift 30 pounds and is able to work indoors and outdoors Must be able to supervise students by sight and sound Must have the physical ability to lead sports and games Possess the physical stamina and skills in specific coaching areas While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. St. Mary School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Responsibilities

The PE Teacher is responsible for developing students' physical fitness, hygienic habits, and social-emotional adjustment through sports and health education. Key duties include instructing age-appropriate activities, ensuring equipment safety, and monitoring student growth according to California PE standards.