Health & PE Teacher- High School/Middle School

Health & PE Teacher

• High School/Middle School Cerritos, CA 90703; Cerritos, CA 90703 Apply Overview Salary Range $50,833.00
• $99,853.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Category Education Apply Description Health & PE Teacher
• High School/Middle School Valley Christian Schools is seeking a full-time Health & PE Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Members of the VCS faculty excel at creative problem solving, working with a diverse student body and engaging in authentic relationships with students. The Health & Physical Education Teacher is responsible for developing students' physical fitness, knowledge of health principles, and lifelong wellness habits from a Christ-centered perspective. (S)He integrates biblical values into instruction, promotes good stewardship of the body, and encourages students to grow physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. (S)He will be an active Christian role model and mentor for students. At VCS, our students come to school with a wide array of abilities, interests, and backgrounds. It is the job of our faculty to engage each individual student and develop a relationship that not only supports learning but provides mentorship and wisdom on the journey to adulthood.

The preferred candidate will:

Have experience teaching; athletic teaching or coaching experience preferred Use a wide range of methodology to engage and motivate a diverse student population Have knowledge of health education topics and physical fitness principles Collaborate in a professional learning community Design purposeful and engaging lessons Teach from a biblical worldview with his/her faith woven through lessons and teaching A bachelor's degree is required, a bachelor's degree in a related field of study (e.g. Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Administration, Health Education, or Secondary Education) is preferred. Applicants must profess faith in Jesus Christ and be active members of a local protestant Christian church community (CRC or RCA preferred).

Benefits Include:

Generously subsidized health benefits Salary range $50,833

• $99,853 dependent on education and experience as outlined in the VCS Teacher Salary Grid 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contributions Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement Paid Personal Days and Sick Time Up to 17 paid holidays For consideration, applicants must be willing to complete a LiveScan/fingerprinting and a drug screen.

Please apply on our employment website www.vcschools.org/employment About Valley Christian Schools Valley Christian Schools strives for excellence in Christian education by partnering with Christian parents in meeting each individual student's needs. The school was founded in 1935 on the concept of parental involvement. Our schools are an extension of Christian family life, and we take seriously our obligation to be partners with parents in providing the best possible education for our students. Valley Christian Schools has over 1,300 students in preschool through 12th grade. We are located 25 miles south of Los Angeles near the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in beautiful Southern California.

Qualifications The preferred candidate will:

Have experience teaching; athletic teaching or coaching experience preferred Use a wide range of methodology to engage and motivate a diverse student population Have knowledge of health education topics and physical fitness principles Collaborate in a professional learning community Design purposeful and engaging lessons Teach from a biblical worldview with his/her faith woven through lessons and teaching A bachelor's degree is required , a bachelor's degree in a related field of study (e.g. Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Administration, Health Education, or Secondary Education) is preferred. Applicants must profess faith in Jesus Christ and be active members of a local protestant Christian church community (CRC or RCA preferred).