Physical Education Teacher

Position Title: Physical Education High School Teacher

Full-time/Part-time: FTE .7

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Vice Principal of Curriculum and Instruction

Supervises: None

Pay Scale: $51,000-$81,000

About Presentation High School

Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women.  We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community.  We seek talented and innovative professionals who have a commitment to excellence and a passion for our mission.

About the Physical Education Department at Presentation High School

The PE department of Presentation knows that exercise is key to the development of a healthy lifestyle, and we challenge students to keep fit physically, mentally, and emotionally. We are seeking to evolve the nature of our curriculum to reflect the broader field of health and wellness. 

Position Summary

Teaching 5 sections of Health: Wellness & Prevention,  a 10th-grade  course that educates students on healthy lifestyle choices—including nutrition, mental and emotional well-being, and risk behaviors—while incorporating daily physical activity. Students also become CPR certified as part of the curriculum. The position also includes 2 sections of Panther Bootcamp, a PE elective open to grades 9–12 that emphasizes strength training, safe use of equipment, and foundational knowledge in nutrition, anatomy, and injury prevention, all while encouraging students to build confidence in the weight room.

This position could be expanded by adding 2 sections of Yoga to make it a .9 FTE based on certification or experience.

Duties and Specific Responsibilities

• Model for students the Catholic mission and values of Presentation High School
• Demonstrate subject matter competency and the ability to communicate that to high school students.
• Devise a system of classroom order and discipline that contributes to the learning of all students.
• Create meaningful connections with students through culturally responsive teaching.
• Utilize provided lesson plans to deliver dynamic and engaging lessons and assignments using Universal Design for Learning and other engaging pedagogical strategies.
• Model a spirit of innovation, creativity, and intellectual curiosity.
• Be available to students who need assistance.
• Exercise professionalism at all times with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in professional development activities of the subject area, pedagogy, and technology.
• Strong desire for this position to contribute to the coaching staff at Presentation.

Education & Experience

• B.A. degree, single-subject teaching credential, or Master's Degree in the subject area 
• Relevant teaching or coaching experience, preferably 5 or more years at the high school level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Total resonance with the mission, vision, and values of Presentation High School and the Catholic education tradition, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A commitment to the educational philosophy of Presentation High School.
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum, as well as enhance the respective academic programs.
• Ability to work well with students, colleagues, and parents.
• A willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Presentation community.
• A deep commitment to professional growth and interest in educational technology.
• Strong, proven teaching ability and passion for the academic subject.
• An awareness of Kinesiology and women's health.
• Knowledge of the latest pedagogy for effective classroom instruction and student learning.
• Excellent organization, verbal, and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Available and willing to work on occasional co-curricular events, including overnight field trips.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, Presentation High School provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.  A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

The Physical Education Teacher must be able to 

• Lift and/or carry a moderate weight of 50 pounds
• Sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladder, reach, perform repetitive hand motions
• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal. 
• Work with frequent interruptions

Work Environment

• Classroom/Office Setting/Athletic Space

EEO Statement:

Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.