The Secondary PE teacher at Ukarumpa International School (UIS) teaches daily classes to middle schoolers and high schoolers. Class sizes range from 10-28 students. Content includes basic fitness and competitive sports such as, but not limited to, soccer, basketball, touch rugby, and track and field events. Depending on instructor interest and expertise, instruction may be given in other areas, as well, such as orienteering and map reading skills, cricket, ultimate Frisbee, field hockey, bush dancing, and other fun activities! The PE teacher generally organizes the annual Sports Day and may serve as the Sports Master for the school's competitive sports program. 

• Appropriately plan and implement physical education instruction at grade level
• Teach in alignment with the UIS Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (Knowledge, Understanding, Communication, Stewardship, and Biblical Worldview)
• Conduct formative and summative assessments, maintain records of student learning and achievement, and effectively communicate student achievement with parents on report cards and in other written and oral communication
• Maintain order and a positive, engaging learning environment in the classroom
• Seek to understand and empathize with students growing up in cross-cultural situations (Third-Culture Kids) and encourage awareness and understanding of cultural differences
• Communicate effectively with students from a variety of nationalities
• Assist in and support student extra-curricular activities as able, inspiring and encouraging the physical, mental, and spiritual development of students to their greatest potential
• Attend bi-weekly faculty meetings and school-sponsored Professional Development opportunities
• Maintain their own certification as needed (UIS has funds to supplement individual professional development pursuits!)

We prefer a year of teaching experience, but we welcome you to talk with us about your unique qualifications and passions. We look forward to introducing you to our amazing community, our awesome students, and discussing how you might be able to serve God as a teacher in Papua New Guinea!