PreK-8 Physical Education Teacher

Annunciation Catholic School in Havelock, N.C., is a PreK-8th grade school with over 70 + continuous years of providing a solid Catholic school education to thousands of children of all backgrounds. Annunciation Catholic School maintains a valued tradition of academic excellence; providing a challenging, yet positive, learning environment to support the academic, technological, and social preparedness to each of their 120+ students. We pray, We Learn, We Love as we instruct students in grades PreK–8 in physical education using a curriculum that promotes fitness, skill development, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity.

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons that develop students’ motor skills, coordination, physical fitness, and understanding of rules and strategies in various sports and activities.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that encourages student participation and effort.
• Integrate Catholic values and character education into lessons, emphasizing sportsmanship, cooperation, and perseverance.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to support students’ overall well-being, including social and emotional development.
• Organize and lead extracurricular activities related to physical fitness such as field day events or school wellness initiatives.
• Accept the mission of the school as articulated at the school level.
• Support the educational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school.
• Maintain professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues and contribute to a positive school culture.
• Serve as a missionary disciple and model faith-based values in all interactions with students and the school community.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or a related field.
• Successfully complete Diocesan background and reference checks.
• Complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training prior to first day.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NC teaching license in Physical Education, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Experience teaching physical education in a school setting.
• CPR/First Aid certification

Athletic Director

Position Purpose
To manage and coordinate the school district athletic activities and sports programs to promote athletics and physical fitness as positive extra-curricular activities, and to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to participate and share in the benefits of the district's athletic programs.  This position can be include in the Physical Education position available.

Essential Functions

• Supervises the  School's athletic programs in coordination with the Principal,  including recommending policies and procedures relating to the athletic programs.
• Analyzes and evaluates existing athletic programs and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that they serve the best interest of the district and the students who participate, meet applicable laws and regulations, and ensure safety of participants.
• Assists in the recruitment, selection, supervision and evaluation of all coaches.
• Serves as a consultant to administration, teaching staff, coaches and students on matters pertaining to the athletic programs.
• Analyzes student participation and develops procedures to ensure that the maximum number of students have the opportunity to participate in athletic activities and that the programs do not discriminate against female or minority students.
• Supervises the athletic facilities, oversees the scheduling and coordinating of practices and athletic events, and disseminates information as needed regarding the times and places athletic events.
• Coordinates the transportation schedule and provides for safe and cost-effective transportation for off-site athletic or sporting events with parents.
• Coordinates the selection and compensation of sports officials/referees for on-site events. 
• Establishes criteria for awards relating to participation and demonstrating excellence in school athletic programs, including eligibility requirements.
• Creates materials to publicize athletic and sporting events, both in printed and electronic formats, for the purpose of disseminating information and fostering enhanced awareness among students, staff, and the community in recognizing and supporting the school's athletic programs and attending events.
• Coordinates with others for the purpose of scheduling ancillary activities that occur prior to, during, and after sporting events, such as musical programs, scorers tables, half-time programs, ticket sales, concessions, custodial services, and other related activities.
• Coordinates the taking of physical examinations of participants in athletics.
• Handles all accidents and injuries in accordance with school policies, and applicable laws and regulations, including reporting and documentation requirements.
• Maintains records and documents as required and necessary to ensure proper documentation of athletic program activities, events, participation, and related information for the purpose of complying with school policies as well as applicable laws and regulations.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the  Principal.              
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator and telephone.
• Uses equipment and supplies related to sports, athletics, and physical fitness.

Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.
                Note:    Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of athletics, athletic programs, and physical fitness.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding school district athletic programs, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to evaluate, develop and implement athletic programs, activities and events, and make effective recommendations related to those areas.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Experience

• Successful experience managing or directing the athletic programs or a school district preferred.
• Successful Supervisory experience preferred.

FLSA Status:       Exempt