Elementary Health & Wellness Advocate & SEL Champion

TrulyHired; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Health & Wellness Teacher for Morse and Baldwin Schools. The role focuses on comprehensive health education, wellness, and social-emotional learning within an urban, diverse community.

The ideal candidate will hold a PK-8 Health and Family/Consumer Science certification, have relevant teaching experience, and demonstrate strong communication to collaborate with staff, students, families, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience and/or education in secondary Health Education.
• Successful teaching experience in an urban setting is preferred.
• Massachusetts Certification in pk-8 Health and Family/Consumer Science required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize H/PE department instructional strategies to enhance life skills and dialogue with students and caregivers.
• Lead or co-lead coordinated school health team and support SEL initiatives.
• Coordinate guest speakers and special presentations.
• Build school-wide relationships through committees and health promotion activities.
• Collaborate with the Health and Wellness team.
• Manage reports, data collection, and inventories as designated by leadership.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Health Education

Urban teaching experience

Certification in pk-8 Health

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Health & Wellness Teacher for Morse and Baldwin Schools. The role focuses on comprehensive health education, wellness, and social-emotional learning within an urban, diverse community.

The ideal candidate will hold a PK-8 Health and Family/Consumer Science certification, have relevant teaching experience, and demonstrate strong communication to collaborate with staff, students, families, and community partners.