Health Teacher

New Bedford Public School District; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District is seeking a Health Teacher in New Bedford, MA to implement and maximize health education objectives. This role requires a Massachusetts DESE license and experience designing engaging lessons aligned with state frameworks.

You will deliver health instruction, collaborate with staff, and support related administrative tasks as directed by the principal. The district emphasizes inclusive curriculum and celebrates diversity, inviting applicants who bring a range

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required or preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE Health Teacher license required or clearly eligible.
• Experience designing engaging health education lessons and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maximize health education program objectives.
• Deliver health instruction using identified program model.
• Collaborate with staff and administrators on health initiatives.
• Perform related administrative tasks and support duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Health education

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor degree

Massachusetts DESE Health Teacher license

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934075
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

SUMMARY:

• Responsible for implementing and maximizing health education program objectives.
• Responsible for implementing health education related program activities in accordance with New Bedford Public Schools, U.S Department of Education, Health and Human Services, and Department of Justice regulations, policies and procedures
• Responsible for health instruction utilizing identified program model
• Carries out other related administrative tasks as designated
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Qualifications:

• Hold Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education license to serve as a Health Teacher
• Possess knowledge of Health Education.
• Have experience designing and implementing engaging lessons, units and assessments in that correlate to the MA Frameworks forHealth
• Have positive classroom management techniques, be responsive to student diversity, enjoy working in an urban setting
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with colleagues, administrators and parents

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: CDAM of theHealth and Wellness, Principal, or designee
• Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Peter Boucher , Director of Health & Wellness
• Phone: [phone]; Ext. 14219
• Email: [e-mail]