Physical Education, Saint Christopher School, School Year 2026-2027

St. Christopher School is seeking a co-curricular physical education teacher for the  school year. The physical education teacher focuses on improving students’ gross motor skills and overall health through a variety of lessons, activities, and drills. The physical education teacher also works closely with the other members of the physical education and athletic departments to ensure the students grow as students and athletes year to year.

St. Christopher School is located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San José serving over 550 students in grades TK-8. Established in 1955, St. Christopher School is a Catholic educational community within St. Christopher Parish. St. Christopher School is dedicated to educating children to become faith-filled leaders who serve God, consider their actions, and step up. Centered on the message of Jesus Christ, the school promotes the growth of students’ faith life, community responsibilities, and individual talents.

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• Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research-based practices.
• Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student.
• Model and be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
• Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment.
• Meet the academic and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective.
• Implement school-wide systems outlined by the school administration.
• Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and Department of Catholic Schools.
• Collaborate with school employees.
• Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis.
• Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.

• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
• Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
• Work as part of a team
• Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Strong managerial and administrative skills
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.
• Able to interact with school-aged children in a warm, confident manner.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer…