Part Time Middle School Physical Education (PE) Teacher - January 2027 Start

Job Description

Job Description

Portland Christian School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Part-Time Middle School Physical Education Teacher to join its faculty beginning January 2027.

The Part Time Middle School Physical Education (PE) Teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God. Create a classroom environment that fosters, promotes and develops an understanding of the relationship of healthy body function and exercise; that motivates each student to cultivate physical fitness, and appropriate social and emotional adjustment; that discovers and develop talents of students in physical achievement; and that develops strength, skill, agility, poise, and coordination in individual, dual and team physical activities and sports, in accordance with each student’s ability.

• Plan and deliver engaging middle school physical education lessons in accordance with the school's curriculum and instructional objectives.

• Teach and demonstrate fundamental movement skills, sports techniques, game strategies, rhythms, and physical activities.

• Develop students' physical fitness, strength, agility, coordination, and teamwork through a variety of individual and team sports.

• Create a safe, positive, and orderly learning environment while establishing and maintaining appropriate student behavior and discipline.

• Adapt lessons and activities to meet students' individual needs, interests, and physical abilities.

• Incorporate biblical principles and the school's Christian philosophy of education throughout lessons and activities.

• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning objectives to support student development.

• Assess and evaluate students' progress in physical skills, knowledge, participation, and contributions to team activities.

• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and student progress records, providing updates to parents and administration as required.

• Maintain and oversee the proper use, storage, and care of physical education equipment and school property.

• Supervise students during physical education classes and other assigned school activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.

• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues while serving as a Christian role model.

• Participate in scheduled faculty meetings, devotionals, professional development, and other school activities as required.

• Support extracurricular activities, events, and other school functions as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of physical education principles, physical fitness, sports, games, and fundamental movement skills.

• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that accommodate varying student abilities and developmental needs.

• Strong classroom management and student supervision skills, with the ability to maintain a safe, positive, and structured learning environment.

• Ability to motivate students, encourage participation, and foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyle habits.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

• Effective organizational, planning, and time-management skills, including the ability to prepare lesson plans and maintain accurate student records.

• Ability to assess student progress and adapt instruction to support individual learning and physical development.

• Ability to integrate biblical principles into instruction and serve as a positive Christian role model.

• Sound judgment and the ability to respond appropriately to student safety concerns and emergency situations.

• Flexibility, patience, integrity, self-control, and a collaborative approach to working within a school community.

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Education, or a related field preferred.

• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate teaching certification/licensure in Kentucky.

• Previous teaching experience, preferably in physical education or at the middle school level, preferred.

• Knowledge of physical education curriculum, instructional methods, sports, fitness, and age-appropriate student development.

• Experience planning and delivering engaging lessons that accommodate varying student abilities and developmental needs.

• Must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.

• Must be in wholehearted agreement with Portland Christian School's Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education.

• Must be a member in good standing of a local evangelical church whose doctrine aligns with the school's Statement of Faith.

Job Competencies

Job Competencies

• Instructional Effectiveness: Ability to deliver engaging, well-structured physical education lessons that promote physical fitness, skill development, and student participation.

• Classroom Management: Maintains a safe, organized, and positive learning environment through effective supervision, clear expectations, and consistent discipline.

• Student Development: Demonstrates the ability to recognize individual student needs, encourage personal growth, and support physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development.

• Communication & Relationship Building: Builds positive, respectful relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and school administration.

• Adaptability: Adjusts teaching methods and activities to accommodate different skill levels, abilities, and learning needs.

• Organization & Planning: Effectively prepares lessons, manages instructional time, maintains records, and oversees physical education equipment.

• Leadership & Role Modeling: Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, patience, and a positive attitude while serving as a Christian role model.

• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with faculty, administration, parents, and the wider school community to support student success.

• Safety & Judgment: Exercises sound judgment, proactively identifies potential safety concerns, and responds appropriately to emergencies.

• Christian Commitment: Demonstrates a genuine commitment to Christ and consistently integrates biblical values into teaching, relationships, and daily responsibilities.

Sitting - Occasional

Standing/Sideline Duty - Constant

Crouching, Bending, Stooping - Constant

Walking/Running - Constant

Climbing Stairs - Occasional

Reaching - Frequent

Grasping - Frequent

Pushing/Pulling - Occasional

Lifting - Occasional

Near Vision - Constant

Far Vision - Constant

Hearing - Constant

Talking - Constant

Lifting/Spotting/Moving Equipment (50+ lbs) - Frequent

Manual Taping & Physical Therapy - Frequent

Exposure to Outdoor Weather (Heat/Cold/Rain) - Frequent

Afternoon/Evening/Weekend Hours - Frequent

1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, and only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (II Timothy 3:15; II Peter 1:21) .

2. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30) .

3. We believe in the deity of Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory.

4. We believe that all people sin and can be saved only by God’s grace through faith in Christ crucified and raised from the dead.

5. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost.

6. We believe God created the sacrament of marriage to be the union of one man and one woman and is a reflection of Christ's relationship to His church.

7. We believe that God wonderfully created each person as distinctly male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God.

8. We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image and is therefore to be defended, protected, and valued.

9. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

10. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.

11. We believe that Christians' top priorities are the Great Commandment and the Great Commission: that we should seek for ourselves and our students that we love the Lord with all our being and love our neighbor as ourselves and seek to make disciples of the Lord Jesus in all the world.

Final Authority for Matters of Belief and Conduct

This Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Portland Christian School’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy and discipline, our Board of Directors is the final interpretive authority on the Bible’s application.

STATE LAW AUTHORIZES THIS SCHOOL TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES.

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