MERCY HIGH SCHOOL
Farmington Hills, MI
INVITES APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
SECOND SEMESTER
Join our highly committed team of Mercy educators who have a passion for Catholic education and a willingness to inspire our students to become “Women Who Make A Difference.”
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL
Mercy High School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education. Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically, serve compassionately, and lead courageously. Our work embodies the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy and the Mercy Education Core Values: Compelled by Mercy; Educational Courage; Inspired By Faith; Principled Leadership; Voice For Dignity and Respect.
Mercy High School is a racially, ethnically, and economically diverse student body of approximately 600 young women. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, curriculum, and extracurricular activities which align to the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns; Racism, Immigration, Women’s Issues, Care for the Earth and Non-Violence.
Position Description
Physical Education/Health Long Term Substitute Teacher for January - April 2025
We encourage a broadly diverse pool of applicants for all positions as we work intentionally to create a faculty and administration that reflect our student body. The selected applicant will be responsible for teaching various level courses, including Phys Ed, Health, and Nutrition and Exercise.
Qualified applicants should skillfully demonstrate the following competencies and be prepared to teach in a welcoming and inspiring learning environment. The selected applicant will:
- teach all assigned physical education classes in alignment with school curriculum and standards.
- create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment that fosters student participation and well-being.
- promote students' physical fitness, health literacy, and an understanding of the importance of lifelong wellness.
- encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal discipline through athletic activities.
- manage classroom behavior and ensure a respectful atmosphere aligned with Mercy Core Values.
- communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff to support students' progress.
- create lesson plans designed to support mastery of grade level essential outcomes consistent with school goals and objectives.
- work effectively and willingly with students of diverse backgrounds including race, culture and socio-economic status.
- have effective verbal and written communication skills in interacting with various stakeholders.
Key Qualifications/Requirements
The preferred applicant will hold a State of Michigan teaching certification with an MA/MB endorsement. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree. A minimum of two years teaching experience at the high school level is preferred.
The selected candidate must attend an Archdiocesan Protecting God’s Children workshop and complete a background check.
Please send resume for immediate consideration to Mary Vallone, Assistant to the Principal: mvallone@mhsmi.org.
Mercy High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment equally regardless of age, color, national origin, race, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of its status as a religious entity the school may consider an applicant’s religious affiliation in its employment decisions consistent with State and Federal law.
