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First Baptist Academy, serving students infant through eighth grade, is seeking a Physical Education Teacher.  This teacher will also need to be able to coach certain middle school sports as needed per season.  Girl sports are Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheer, Basketball, Track & Field and Golf.  Boy sports are Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Track & Field and Golf.  This position reports to the Athletic Director.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to Explore, Create, Challenge, and Lead.

Key responsibilities include:

• Curriculum planning as well as developing lesson plans
• Working closely with classroom teachers to help students gain greater
• understanding of material
• Teach a few health or fitness related sessions in lower school classrooms
• Actively pursuing professional development in coaching and teaching movement skills
• Teaching PreK-8^th grade PE classes
• Assists administration by being observant and supervisory at all times to care for the safety of students, their good conduct and well-being of buildings and equipment.
• Attend Faculty meetings Respond to directions of the Athletic Director and other personnel with delegated authority.
• Actively engage in student life
• Adheres to the Faculty and Staff Handbook
• Develop effective lesson plans to teach physical education appropriate to the age or grade level
• Teach cognitive concepts about motor skills and fitness
• Observe and inform students of corrective measures necessary for skill and improvement
• Instruct students on importance of regular amounts of appropriate

 physical activity now and throughout life

• Assess the skill level of students and provide differentiated instruction for various

ability groupings

• Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness
• Explain and enforce safety rules governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of sports and exercise equipment
• Maintain order among students
• Document attendance, grades and other records
• Confer with parents or guardians, teacher and administrators to report on students’ progress
• CDL License preferred or willing to obtain

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school
• TEA certified for Physical Education EC-8 (or willingness to attain certification)
• Excellent Christian character
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a highly collaborative and rigorous environment.

Benefits:

• Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Group medical insurance coverage for employee
• Dental and vision insurance available
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-term disability coverage for employee
• 403(b) matching
• Paid time off
• Tuition Discount
• Fitness Center Discount

Background Check Statement:

FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview.  

It is the policy of First Baptist Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations.

About First Baptist Academy

First Baptist Academy (FBA), is a private college preparatory school in the Galleria area of Houston, TX for students from early childhood through eighth grade . First Baptist Academy was founded in 1998 and is an independently governed ministry of Houston’s First Baptist Church. Current student enrollment is approximately 500 students EE through 8th grade. FBA maintains accreditations through ISAS, AdvancEd (SACS), ACTABS, and is located in the heart of the thriving City of Houston. Our mission is to equip students with the Truth of God’s Word while developing their character, intellect, and potential to Explore, Create, Challenge, and Lead. First Baptist Academy is a Christian school dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals in an environment that is academically rigorous-enriched with the truth of scripture and a relevant Biblical Worldview. It is the policy of First Baptist Academy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law ...except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. FBA conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

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