Physical Education and Wellness Instructor
(Full-time Classroom Teacher)
Position Title: Physical Education and Wellness Instructor (Kindergarten - 8th grade)
Date Posted: May 2022
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports To: School Principal
Cornerstone Christian Academy is a faith-based, non-denominational, co-educational, urban Christian school serving children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Established in 1988, Cornerstone is an
ACSI/Middle States-accredited independent school with an annual average enrollment of 170 students.
Amid a strong charter-school presence, Cornerstone is committed to being a curriculum-driven, high-performing, technologically proficient school with a strong emphasis on responsive classroom practices and social emotional learning.
Position Overview and Qualifications
Cornerstone Christian Academy is seeking a Physical Education and Wellness Instructor to join our staff beginning at the start of the 2021-2022 school year. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in physical education and wellness programs and have at minimum a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university — preferably in education.
All Cornerstone teachers are required to profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Candidates should demonstrate Christian character, love for children, collaborative spirit, and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, co-workers, and all school constituents.
Instructional Responsibilities
The Physical Education and Wellness Instructor is expected to:
● Prepare weekly Physical Education and Wellness lesson plans following a prescribed curriculum and adherence to the curricular scope and sequence, integrating Biblical principles and the school’s philosophy of education throughout the curriculum.
● Serve as basketball coach for the Middle School co-ed team.
● Serve as faculty advisor for up to two after-school clubs.
● Plan all-school event(s) that promote school spirit, sportsmanship, and physical activity (e.g. Field Day, Spirit Week, etc.) and assist with recess or be prepared to lead recess.
● Model physical skills and participate with students during games and physical activities.
● Set up activities and move equipment to facilitate sports and games.
● Assess students’ physical education growth and progress toward healthy outcomes.
● Instruct students on the importance of wellness and a healthy lifestyle (nutrition, exercise etc.)
● Assign and incorporate a variety of instructional and assessment strategies to enhance learning.
● Employ a variety of instructional methods, aids and materials that will provide for creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially, culturally, and morally.
● Assign appropriate projects used for project-based learning, review, and/or enrichment.
● Integrate technology as a tool to engage students. (Google Classroom, Google Suite, etc.)
● Implement Responsive Classroom tenets and strategies.
Non-Instructional Responsibilities
All Cornerstone Christian Academy teachers are expected to:
● Know and adhere to the policies and procedures in the Cornerstone Christian Academy Employee
Handbook and Faculty and Staff Handbook.
● Maintain respect for—and appropriate relationships with—every student.
● Establish and maintain regular contact and communication with parents.
● Maintain daily oversight of student discipline, preparing written reports as required.
● Maintain accurate attendance and grade records.
● Maintain oversight of student health and safety, including before and after school yard duty.
● Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom.
● Model the school-wide principles to (1) Respect and celebrate yourself, (2) Respect and celebrate others, (3) Come prepared and willing to serve/learn, and (4) Keep our environment safe and clean.
● Model a consistent faith and daily walk with Jesus Christ in attitude, speech, character, and quality of work.
● Attend all-school programs (Back to School Night, Christmas Program, etc.)
Professional Responsibilities
All Cornerstone Christian Academy teachers are expected to:
● Hold—or obtain within two (2) years of employment—certification with the Association of Christian
Schools International (ACSI).
● Identify and/or participate in opportunities for professional growth.
● Attend teacher in-service days and bi-weekly faculty meetings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,437.04 - $45,085.46 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
Schedule:
School subjects:
School type:
- Private school
- Religious school
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person