Job Type Full-timeDescriptionLake Mead Christian Ministries (LMCM) Minister - Elementary Physical Education TeacherJob Type: Full TimeDepartment: ElementaryReports to: Director of AthleticsCompensation: $38,000-$44,000/annuallyJob Summary: The Physical Education Teacher at the elementary school (K-5) level is responsible for planning and implementing physical education activities, monitoring students, and evaluating student progress. Physical Education in elementary school generally emphasizes sports-related skills, movement patterns, games, and fitness activities. The Physical Education Teacher records and maintains student information. He or she is responsible for communicating with all parties involved in the education of the student.Essential Job Functions:Prepares and sets up the gym before the first day of schoolSets up equipment before classProvides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of studentsPrepares and implements lessons plans, providing for appropriate learning experiences for each studentEstablishes and enforces rules of conduct; supervises students in the gymnasium, playground, outside on the blacktop, or athletic fieldsDemonstrates skills being taught; assists students in performing skillsTeaches safety rules related to each activityAssesses fitness levels; performs fitness testingWith the guidance of the director, researches and orders physical education and recess equipmentPlans, organizes, and coordinates field day; develops activities; sets up for activitiesMonitors and evaluates student skill levels and outcomesPrepares information sheets for participation in parent-teacher conferencesCommunicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and the communityAttends planning meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, PD meetings, and other meetings of groups according to membership in those groupsMonitors use and care of equipment, materials, and facilitiesWorks traffic duty, recess duty, and lunch dutyPrepares lesson plans and materials for substitute teachers; includes class lists, and any special instructions related to students' special needsWorking knowledge of emergency plans for the school, such as lockdown proceduresParticipates in fire drills, as requiredEquipment Used:Balls (nerf, leather, rubber, wiffle, playground balls in all sizes, footballs, volleyball, beach)Ball racksPumpsBalloonsRackets/paddlesField hockey equipmentNets and net standsPortable goalsBean bagsHula hoopsFrisbeesRingsPostsPlastic tubesParachutesJump ropesMatsConesWagons; scootersWhistleMegaphoneStopwatches, timersPedometersEquipment bags; equipment cartMeasuring wheelStorage bins, buckets, cratesJob Environment:Requires some heavy liftingRequires some teaching time outdoorsExposure to weather conditions when teaching outside of the school buildingMay be exposed to humidity, wind, and pollen when teaching outsideMost of the usual workday is spent standing or walking on blacktop, cement, and turf surfaces outside or wooden gymnasium floorExperience/Knowledge:Knowledge of subject areaExperience working with elementary-aged studentsUnderstanding of differences in ability and differences in learning stylesAbility to use logic and reasoning to appropriately handle problems that ariseAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to students, parents, and staff membersAbility to effectively manage the classroomAbility to maintain a positive attitude and calm mannerAbility to remain flexible with changes in routine or plansKnowledge of computers and software programsBenefits:Ministry-related tax benefitsAccrued PTO and sick leaveHealth Insurance through Guidestone a Blue Cross Blue Shield network; Shared cost LMCM/employeeShort and long-term disability insurance; provided by LMCMLife Insurance OfferedVision Group Policy; at employee's costDental Group Policy; at employee's cost403B matching and other retirement programs availableMinistry Scholarship for LMCA and Lil' Eagles tuition; Reductions - First year 50% scholarship, additional years 5% until max of 70% RequirementsRequired Spiritual Qualities:Acknowledges Christ as Savior and lives life as His devoted discipleSupports the LMCM Mission by making disciples of Jesus Christ through communityDemonstrates spiritual flourishing through personal disciplines of prayer, Bible study, and outreach to othersBelieves the Bible to be the inspired, authoritative Word of GodAgrees with and actively supports the LMCM Statement of FaithShows evidence of the fruit of the Holy Spirit in interactions with peopleHas a Christ-centered homeAttends and actively participates in a local evangelical church Salary Description $38,000-$44,000/annually