PE Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

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.