PK to 8 Physical Education and Health Teacher

Job Description

St. Mary's School, Oak Ridge, is seeking a joyful, faith-filled PK-8th grade Physical Education/Health teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The work of the Catholic School teacher begins with the mission and belief of St. Mary's School. Teaching in a Catholic school is not just a job; it is a vocation. Our teachers are called to be professionally proficient in educational content and method. They must also be persons of faith and integrity who model dynamic Christian living to students by what they say, how they pray, how they treat students, parents, and colleagues, and the daily choices they make both in and out of the classroom. The position involves teaching P.E./Health classes to PK-8th grades.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will:
-be an actively practicing Catholic who has a desire to share the faith with students.
-be committed to academic excellence and a willingness to meet the educational needs of the individual student.
-work in partnership with teachers, specialists, support staff, and administration.
-communicate effectively with students, families, staff members and the community.
-have a BA/BS degree.
-hold a valid teaching license in Elementary Education (preferred but can also be in process).
-have appropriate educational experiences.

BENEFITS
-Medical and Dental coverage for full-time teachers
-A tuition discounts for children enrolled in the school
-Extended childcare after school for children enrolled in school until a specified time

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Sr. Catherine Marie Hopkins, Principal, at smsprincipal@stmarysoakridge.org.

About the Employer

St. Mary's School Mission Statement
The St. Mary's School students, families, teachers, and parish are united to provide a Catholic education in a Christ-centered environment, dedicated to academic excellence and promoting truth and charity in service to God and others.
website: https://school.stmarysoakridge.org/