PE Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 School Year (part time)

Description

School Name: Holy Trinity School

Location: 509 Ballard Street, El Cajon, CA 92019

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Part-time, 2 days per week (Tuesday/Thursday anticipated); schedule subject to finalization based on enrollment and class schedules 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

About Holy Trinity School

Holy Trinity School in El Cajon is a Catholic school that partners with parents to form students spiritually, morally, intellectually, and physically within a close-knit community often described as a “family.” Rooted in the example of the Holy Trinity and the mission of the Catholic Church, the school emphasizes prayer, virtue, sacramental life, and strong family relationships while providing a liberal arts education grounded in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. Through small class sizes, personalized instruction, and an integrated curriculum that connects all subjects to God’s creation and plan of salvation, Holy Trinity seeks to help each child flourish academically and spiritually. The school also fosters lasting friendships among families through community events, enrichment programs, parish involvement, and a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of its Catholic community.

About this Position

Holy Trinity School seeks a highly motivated, talented, and faith-filled, part-time PE teacher. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for one called to the formation and education of young hearts and minds. Candidates should be comfortable leading physical education courses for a range of age levels. All courses will focus on physical fitness, body fundamentals, physical knowledge, and essential games and sports. This is a part-time position anticipated to run Tuesday and Thursday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM, serving all TK-8 classes. Final scheduling will be confirmed prior to the start of the school year and may be adjusted based on enrollment and course section needs.

The PE Teacher at Holy Trinity sees sports and physical activity as formation, not just fitness. Grounded in the Christian understanding of the unity of mind, body, and soul, this teacher uses the gym and the field as a classroom for growing in the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. The ideal candidate develops each student's physical gifts across individual, dual, and team activities while modeling the self-mastery, perseverance, and integrity that define the Holy Trinity community, helping children not only grow stronger, but grow in character.

Teaching Responsibilities 

• Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness and health education in individual or team sports. 
• Instructs pupils with age-appropriate learning activities and basic subject matter. 
• Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of formal sports, games rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement. 
• Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of pupils. 
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas. 
• Observe, monitor, and evaluate each pupil’s growth in physical skills, knowledge, and teamwork per California PE standards in gradebook.
• Organize equipment and maintain required inventory records. 
• Communicates with parents (as needed) and classroom teachers on pupil progress. 
• Friendly and professional team player. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Administrative/Other Responsibilities

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents, as needed
• Maintain a neat and orderly PE shed.
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations
• Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require
• Other duties as assigned
• Complete P.E. grades on all students’ Report Cards

Requirements

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
• Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom or similar experience
• Positive professional references and recommendations

Physical Requirements

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:

• Models a healthy lifestyle and personal physical fitness 
• Position requires a high level of energy and ability to move from a sitting to standing position frequently 
• Must be able to explain and demonstrate fundamental motor skills and patterns for movement skills such as running, hopping, jumping, galloping, twisting, turning, or bending 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach and must have mobility of arms and dexterity of hands 
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time 
• Must be able to walk and jog long distances as needed 
• Be able to move quickly from one place to another to ensure safety 
• Can lift 30 pounds and is able to work indoors and outdoors 
• Must be able to supervise students by sight and sound 
• Must have the physical ability to lead sports and games 
• Possess the physical stamina and skills in specific coaching areas 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Holy Trinity School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.