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

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.

• 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.

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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