What are the responsibilities and job description for the PE Teacher position at Christ Church Episcopal School?
Founded in 1959, CCES enrolls over 1,200 students in Primer (kindergarten) through grade twelve. CCES is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering IB courses and is accredited by SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools). The Upper School also offers AP courses and is a member of the Global Online Academy. As an Episcopal school, CCES is committed to developing the full range of students’ abilities and interests: intellectual, artistic, athletic, spiritual, and the critical character traits that ensure a fulfilling life.
Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, and more.
Retirement
CCES offers a 403(b) retirement plan, a generous employer 403(b) match, and access to financial advisors at no cost.
Campus
CCES provides free employee soup or salad lunch, summer camp discounts, tuition remission, and free late stay.
COMMUNITY
A committee of faculty and staff plan exciting gatherings
PE Teacher
Position Description
The Lower School Physical Education Teacher is an integral part of the academic and athletic programming at Christ Church Episcopal School. The position will require the successful candidate to teach Physical Education to students in grades Primer-fourth and coach a minimum of one athletic team at the Middle School, Junior Varsity, or Varsity levels. The integration of coaching into this position allows for a holistic approach to serving students and building positive relationships within the school community.
- Work cooperatively with physical education colleagues to plan and implement a balanced physical education program to include physical fitness, health, sports, overall physical and social-emotional wellness, etc.
- Foster an appreciation of physical education and provide a positive and supportive learning environment while honoring the abilities of all students
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide a positive, productive, and safe learning environment
- Communicate effectively with parents, school counselors, and administration on student progress
- Evaluate academic and social growth of students, provide documentation of growth, and keep appropriate records as necessary
- Maintain equipment and storage spaces
- Utilize technology for the purposes of instruction, record keeping, and communication
- Provide supervision at the Lower School level as needed via a duty schedule (Coordinate Lower School Patrols)
- Serve as a member of a grade level team
- Attend and engage in all faculty and staff meetings
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- Four year degree, preferably in Physical Education or related field
- Proven success working with children in transition grades, teaching experience in a Lower School setting preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of the developmental needs of young children
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; tact in dealing with parents, faculty, staff and students
- Ability to exercise good judgment and comply with school standards
- Commitment to modeling the mission and values of Christ Church Episcopal School
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
- Past experience and knowledge leading the sport in which they coach
This is a ten month position. The salary is competitive with a generous benefits package. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to careers@cces.org. The Lower School PE Teacher will begin work on or around January 5, 2026