Physical Education Teacher; Grades 5th - 12th

Position: Physical Education Teacher (Grades 5th - 12th)
Location: Whitestown

Reports to:

Upper School Principal

Primary Responsibility:
To provide daily instruction in Physical Education to all assigned students in a manner that is effective, appropriate, and fitting with the mission of Traders Point Christian Schools.

Position Goal:

The goal of this position is to support Traders Point Christian School's mission to challenge and educate students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to a personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

* Candidates must be professing and mature Christians enthusiastically supporting the School's faith and mission statements.

* A bachelor's degree and an IN teaching license in the content area are required.

* Candidates must demonstrate a successful career in teaching, spiritual formation, and event planning.

* The ideal candidate will excel at developing collaborative relationships with all constituencies.

* Excellent communication skills are a must, including writing and presentation abilities.

* In addition, the position requires the ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.

Qualifying Characteristics:

* The teacher is a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life, with a calling and commitment to Christian education.

* The ideal teacher must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members.

* The teacher must demonstrate respect for all students and community members.

* The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner.

* Must be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

Instructional responsibilities:

* Teach classes as assigned, following the prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline

* Prepare weekly lesson plans and submit to the appropriate principal as required

* Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum

* Use a variety of teaching methods/techniques to meet the needs of various learning styles

* Devise and carry out an appropriate discipline plan for the classroom

* Maintain accurate grades for each student

* Carry out special projects or serve on special task forces as assigned by the principal

* Participate in the development and assessment of the School Improvement Plan

* Participate in the selection of curriculum as outlined in the school policy

* Order appropriate materials/supplies for the next instructional year

* Other duties as assigned

Non-Instructional Responsibilities:

* Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school

* Maintain an accurate attendance record as established by school policy

* Keep students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies, and give sufficient notice of failure

* Maintain the classroom in a clean, attractive, orderly manner

* Fulfill any extra-curricular assignments in an efficient manner (see other responsibilities)

* Attend special events of the school as deemed required by the school administration

Professional Responsibilities:

* Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth

* Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and parent meetings

* Attend New Teacher Orientation and/or Teacher Orientation as appropriate

* Attend appropriate activities as explained in the Teacher Handbook

* Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and peers

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

* Must be able to lift 20 lbs

* Must be able to bend, stoop, or kneel for extended periods of time

Exempt Status:
Exempt, salaried

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. This position starts in the 2026/2027 school year.