Health Teacher - 10287

New Bedford Public School District; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District is seeking a Health Teacher to implement and maximize health education program objectives within an urban, diverse student population. The role emphasizes inclusive curriculum delivery, alignment with NBPS and federal regulations, and a commitment to high-quality health instruction.

The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts DESE Health Teacher license, has experience designing engaging health lessons, and demonstrates strong classroom management, organization,

Qualifications

• Requires Massachusetts DESE license to serve as Health Teacher.
• Experience designing engaging health lessons, units and assessments.
• Strong classroom management and ability to address student diversity.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with colleagues, admins and parents.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maximize health education program objectives.
• Implement health education activities in accordance with NBPS and federal/state regulations.
• Deliver health instruction using identified program model.
• Perform other related administrative tasks designated by the principal.
• Perform duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Health Education knowledge

Lesson design

Classroom management

Interpersonal communication

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

Massachusetts DESE Health Teacher license

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946378

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 30, 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
• PRAB - Office of School Perfomance
• Phone: [phone]; Ext. 14219
• Email: [e-mail]