Reports to: Upper School Principal

Primary Responsibility: To provide daily instruction in Physical Education to all assigned students in a manner that is effective, appropriate, and fitting with the mission of Traders Point Christian Schools.

Position Goal:

The goal of this position is to support Traders Point Christian School’s mission to challenge and educate students within the framework of a Biblical worldview while leading them to a personal faith and transformed life in Jesus Christ.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Candidates must be professing and mature Christians enthusiastically supporting the School’s faith and mission statements. 
• A bachelor’s degree and an IN teaching license in the content area are required. 
• Candidates must demonstrate a successful career in teaching, spiritual formation, and event planning. 
• The ideal candidate will excel at developing collaborative relationships with all constituencies. 
• Excellent communication skills are a must, including writing and presentation abilities. 
• In addition, the position requires the ability to organize and prioritize work, resolve problems, follow through, and manage multiple priorities to ensure that goals are met in a timely manner.

Qualifying Characteristics:

• The teacher is a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life, with a calling and commitment to Christian education. 
• The ideal teacher must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members. 
• The teacher must demonstrate respect for all students and community members. 
• The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner. 
• Must be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

Instructional responsibilities:

• Teach classes as assigned, following the prescribed scope and sequence and curriculum outline
• Prepare weekly lesson plans and submit to the appropriate principal as required
• Integrate Biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum
• Use a variety of teaching methods/techniques to meet the needs of various learning styles
• Devise and carry out an appropriate discipline plan for the classroom
• Maintain accurate grades for each student
• Carry out special projects or serve on special task forces as assigned by the principal
• Participate in the development and assessment of the School Improvement Plan
• Participate in the selection of curriculum as outlined in the school policy
• Order appropriate materials/supplies for the next instructional year
• Other duties as assigned

Non-Instructional Responsibilities:

• Cooperate with the Board and administration in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the operation of the school
• Maintain an accurate attendance record as established by school policy
• Keep students, parents, and administration adequately informed of progress or deficiencies, and give sufficient notice of failure
• Maintain the classroom in a clean, attractive, orderly manner
• Fulfill any extra-curricular assignments in an efficient manner (see other responsibilities)
• Attend special events of the school as deemed required by the school administration

Professional Responsibilities:

• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth
• Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and parent meetings
• Attend New Teacher Orientation and/or Teacher Orientation as appropriate
• Attend appropriate activities as explained in the Teacher Handbook
• Maintain open, positive communication with parents, administrators, and peers

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be able to bend, stoop, or kneel for extended periods of time

Exempt Status: Exempt, salaried

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This position starts in the 2026/2027 school year.