Physical Education Teachers
FIA is seeking 1-2 energetic and dynamic physical education teachers for our K-12 school.
Areas of need include elementary PE (whole class, twice weekly), middle school PE (co-educational classes of around 15 students meeting twice per week), and high school PE (co-educational classes of around 20-25 students meeting daily for a semester). Specific position expectations would be coordinated with the FIA administration based on the teacher’s background, expertise, and desire. Flexibility to teach other courses, such as Bible or electives, is a benefit. A trained teacher with 1-2 years of experience is preferred.
Qualifications:
- Possess a love for Christ and students.
- Have a vital, growing relationship with Christ.
- Are a regular member of their local church.
- Agree wholeheartedly to the FIA Statement of Faith.
- Hold or pursuing appropriate professional credential, certification, and degree.
- Teaching experience appropriate to assignment.
Essential Functions:
Academic
- Teach classes and courses as assigned following FIA adopted curriculum
- Plan using unit/semester/quarterly plans and objectives.
- Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to his/her potential.
- Utilize best practices teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within the framework of the philosophy.
- Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities.
Professional
- Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises for a good learning environment.
- Maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered classroom.
- Cooperate with administration in implementing policies and procedures governing the school.
- Inform the administration in a timely manner if unable to fulfill any duty assigned. Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher.
- Prioritize FIA responsibilities above outside ministry commitments.
- Be on time and present on campus from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on school or inservice days.
- Respond to correspondence in a timely manner.
- Know and comply with the school practices as stated in the faculty handbook and student-parent handbook.
- Manage and update data on school software (T: drive and Curriculum Trak online) in a timely manner.
- Work within the supervision, evaluation and professional development framework to maintain an attitude of professional growth and lifelong learning.
- Attend and participate in assigned meetings, curriculum and professional development and accreditation work.
- Attend and participate in scheduled in-service, retreats, committee, faculty, and Parent Teacher meetings.
Spiritual
- Demonstrate Christ-like role model to students and their parents.
- Motivate students to accept God's gift of salvation and help them grow in their faith through their witness and Christian role modeling.
Interpersonal
- Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and the general public.
- Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating them with friendliness, dignity, and consideration.
- Follow Christian principles in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
- Seek the counsel of the administrator, colleagues, and parents while maintaining a teachable attitude.
Supplemental Functions:
- Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
- Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
- Provide input and constructive recommendations for administrative and managerial functions in the school.
- Perform any other duties as agreed upon with the Executive Team.
POSITION START DATE: July 2025
TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (35+ hrs/week)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 0 YEARS
CERTIFICATION: Required
LENGTH OF SERVICE: Over 6 months
Faith International Academy
LOCATION: Davao, Philippines
SCHOOL SIZE: 87
TYPE OF STUDENT: MISSIONARY KID, EXPATRIATE, NATIONAL
MONTHLY SUPPORT ESTIMATE FOR ONE PERSON: $1200/MONTH