High School Physical Education/Wellness Teacher (2026 - 2027 SY)

Young World Physical Education; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 51,117 - 89,864; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a High School Physical Education/Wellness Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Winthrop, Massachusetts. The role requires a passion for teaching health and physical education, delivering an engaging curriculum that promotes student involvement and well-being.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree, relevant licensure, and a commitment to innovative teaching strategies. The salary ranges from $51,117 to $89,864 per year, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in PE/Health 8-12 in Massachusetts.
• Meets standards for Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Ability to communicate clearly to children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provides learning experiences in Physical Education.
• Monitors students' understanding and adjusts instruction as needed.
• Maintains professional competence with ongoing development.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Innovative instructional strategies

Sensitivity to diversity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's preferred

Job description

High School Physical Education/Wellness Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

Winthrop Public School District, Winthrop High School - Winthrop, Massachusetts

Job ID: 5742807

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Position Title: High School Physical Education/Wellness Teacher (2026 – 2027 SY)

Description: The High School PE/Wellness Teacher provides learning experiences in PE/Wellness, looking for an individual with experience in teaching all areas of Health and Physical Education and one who brings purposeful standard/skills based instructions to his/her classroom and the gym. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively, as well as maintaining an effective classroom management system that creates a safe learning environment for all. The High School PE/Wellness Teacher reports to the principal.

Duties

• Provides learning experiences in Physical Education, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement. Monitors students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, or assessments when appropriate.
• Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence to learn.
• Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to, the diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning.
• Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events, and by self-generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for re-certification.
• Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his/her grade/team/department, building and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed, or eligible for licensure in PE/Health 8-12 by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.
• Meets all Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education standards for Highly Qualified Teacher.
• Bachelor's Degree, Master’s preferred, from an accredited college or university, in a related field.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults.
• Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,117 to $89,864 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Health

Classroom Teacher > Physical Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Matthew Crombie , Principal
• Winthrop High School
• Phone: [phone] ext. 7130
• Email: [e-mail]