Health & Physical Education Teacher, Gr JK-5, Cambridgeport/Graham & Parks Schools (SY 25-26)

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Health & Physical Education Teacher for grades JK-5. This role involves teaching health education aligned with national standards and promoting social justice and equity in education. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in K-12 health education and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Join a dedicated team focused on empowering students to take control of their health and wellness while addressing historical disparities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners in a vibrant educational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Massachusetts Certification in K-12 Health/Family Consumer Science required.
• Experience in elementary health education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach health education according to national standards.
• Lead school health team to support SEL initiatives.
• Collaborate on instructional practices to address health disparities.

Skills

K-12 Health Education

Social/Emotional Learning

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Position :

Health & Physical Education Teacher, Grades JK-5

Health & Physical Education Department/Cambridgeport and Graham & Parks Schools

Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department Overview:

Cambridge Public School's Health, Physical Education and Wellness Department is dedicated to creating supportive learning spaces where all students are known, celebrated, empowered, and thrive. Students will receive relevant learning opportunities that develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be healthy and physically active. These experiences will support students to be engaged in exploring, creating, and advocating for meaningful changes at the individual and societal level. We also recognize that certain groups have been historically marginalized, resulting in significant health and educational disparities. In working to uphold the district's overarching mission, we are committed to:

• Anti-racism, social justice, and racial equity by working with community partners to address the needs of youth, families, and educators of color
• Promoting inclusiveness, valuing diversity, and creating a culturally responsive curriculum within our department

Upon completion of our program, students will develop competence in a variety of skills, which include motor skill development, self-efficacy, advocacy, and empowerment to take control of their health and engage in lifelong efforts to maintain and enhance their individual and community health and wellness.

The Role :

The Health, Physical Education and Wellness department seeks an elementary Health and Wellness Teacher to join our team. The teacher will report to the Coordinator of Health, Physical Education, and Wellness and the Lead Teacher for JK-8 Health and Wellness. They will teach health education according to the National Health Education Standards, the Social Justice Standards, the CASEL frameworks, and the National Sexuality Education Standards. The Elementary Health and Wellness teacher will provide direct classroom instruction, as well as lead or co-lead the coordinated school health team to support SEL initiatives. Elementary Health and Wellness teachers participate in ongoing collaborative work groups that support development of instructional practices, content knowledge, and strategizing with the goal of addressing health disparities.

Your Skill Set :

As the incoming Health & Physical Education Teacher,you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts Certification in K-12 Health/Family Consumer Science is required.
• Experience and/or education in: elementary health education, elementary education and/or social/emotional learning
• Successful teaching experience in a diverse urban setting is preferred.
• A love for children and desire to work with elementary aged students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with diverse staff, caregivers and community partners.
• A commitment to the Cambridge Public School's Health, Physical Education and Wellness Department values, and continuous growth toward antiracist and anti bias education.

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.