PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Northampton-Public-Schools; Florence (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NASE Teacher Benefits

Job summary

JFK Middle School in Florence, MA seeks a dedicated Physical Education Teacher for 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., starting ASAP for the 2026-2027 school year. MA DESE certification in Physical Education (PreK-8 or 5-12) is required.

Lifeguard certification is preferred; official transcripts are required. Teacher Unit A salary scale applies; CORI/SAFIS background checks required; full benefits under the Northampton Association of School Employees (NASE) Teachers Unit A.

Qualifications

• MA DESE License Certification in Physical Education (PreK-8 or 5-12) is required.
• Lifeguard certification is preferred.
• Official transcripts are required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Education

MA DESE License Certification in Physical Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Official transcripts required

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Lifeguard certification preferred

Job description

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Northampton Public Schools JFK Middle School - Florence, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5923622

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JFK Middle School

Physical Education Teacher (1)

35 hours per week

Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Start date: As soon as possible for the 2026-2027 school year.

MA DESE License Certification in Physical Education, PreK-8 or 5-12, is required.

Lifeguard certification is preferred.

Official University/College Transcripts are required

Teacher Unit A Salary Scale based on experience and degree

If Hired:

Must have acceptable MA CORI and SAFIS National Fingerprint Background Checks prior to employment.

Benefits:

Full benefits and privileges consistent with the Northampton Association of School Employees (NASE) Teachers Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Health

Classroom Teacher > Physical Education

Job Requirements

• Who Are We: Dedicated and collaborative teams of educators committed to supporting excellence through coaching and learning. Our mission is to foster educational excellence and opportunity for all learners through collaboration and leadership. We believe that obstacles to learning can be overcome and, once that happens, learning is natural for everyone.
  We value: Quality and excellence, innovation, creativity and vision, inclusiveness, equity and diversity and collaboration with others. Creating a community of care is foundational to the work we do….together!
  Equity and Social Justice Work is central to our mission, especially in these times. We understand that all forms of oppression are damaging. We engage in this work proactively and purposefully, with the intent of positive outcomes, and because we need to.
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  The Northampton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, pregnant or parenting status, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, limited-English proficiency, mental, physical, developmental or sensory disability, or by association with a person who has or is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Keddie Loughrey , Principal
• 100 Bridge Road
• Florence, Massachusetts 01062
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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