Physical Education Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

Wareham Public Schools; Wareham (MA); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 65.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Wareham Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher at Wareham High School in Massachusetts. The anticipated opening supports an inclusive, engaging environment that promotes physical fitness, skill development, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits for students.

The ideal candidate holds a DESE license in Physical Education and Health (Grades 5–12), current CPR, and can deliver lessons aligned with MA frameworks.

Qualificações

• Valid DESE license in Physical Education and Health, Grades 5–12.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons aligned with MA frameworks.
• Strong classroom management, assessment, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to teach health classes in the future.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Teach three to four physical education classes daily.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with MA frameworks.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment.
• Collaborate with PE colleagues to plan instruction and curriculum.
• Teach and reinforce fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Organize space and equipment to maximize participation and safety.
• Assess student participation and progress through activities and assessments.
• Administer and evaluate FitnessGram and Presidential fitness tests as applicable.
• Maintain PE equipment inventory and proper storage.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and administration.
• Additional related duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Team collaboration

Student safety

Instructional planning

Assessment skills

Formação

DESE license in Physical Education & Health (5–12)

CPR certification

Bachelor degree preferred

Descrição da vaga

Physical Education Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

Starting Date: Jan 31, 2026

Job Description

Physical Education Teacher

Wareham Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Physical Education Teacher to join the Wareham High School staff. The successful candidate will create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment that promotes physical fitness, skill development, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits for students. The anticipated opening is January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach three to four physical education classes per day.
• Develop and implement engaging lessons and units aligned with the Massachusetts Physical Education Curriculum Frameworks.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of physical education curriculum, instructional strategies, and skill development.
• Establish and maintain a safe, positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Collaborate with physical education colleagues to plan instruction, develop curriculum, and support student learning.
• Teach and reinforce physical skills, fitness concepts, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Effectively organize instructional space, equipment, and students to maximize participation and ensure safety.
• Assess student participation, skill development, and progress through daily activities and formal assessments.
• Administer and evaluate student fitness assessments, including FitnessGram and Presidential fitness assessments, as applicable.
• Maintain an inventory of physical education equipment and supplies and ensure equipment is used and stored appropriately.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, staff, families, and administration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Education Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5980237

Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 31, 2026

Job Description

Physical Education Teacher

Wareham Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Physical Education Teacher to join the Wareham High School staff. The successful candidate will create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment that promotes physical fitness, skill development, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits for students. The anticipated opening is January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach three to four physical education classes per day.
• Develop and implement engaging lessons and units aligned with the Massachusetts Physical Education Curriculum Frameworks.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of physical education curriculum, instructional strategies, and skill development.
• Establish and maintain a safe, positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Collaborate with physical education colleagues to plan instruction, develop curriculum, and support student learning.
• Teach and reinforce physical skills, fitness concepts, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Effectively organize instructional space, equipment, and students to maximize participation and ensure safety.
• Assess student participation, skill development, and progress through daily activities and formal assessments.
• Administer and evaluate student fitness assessments, including FitnessGram and Presidential fitness assessments, as applicable.
• Maintain an inventory of physical education equipment and supplies and ensure equipment is used and stored appropriately.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, staff, families, and administration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $59,457 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Physical Education

Welcome to Wareham High School

Mission StatementThe mission of Wareham Public Schools is to educate all students for life’s responsibilities, challenges and opportunities.We believe… All children can achieve Education is key to a successful life Education sets high expectations for each individual in the school community Education requires respect for one another, the community, and ourselves Education requires a commitment to life-long learning Education requires diligent effort and responsibility Education is a partnership among home, school, and community Communication is a cornerstone to fulfilling our visionWareham High School will prepare its students for further academic and occupational opportunities, social responsibility, and commitment to community. By maintaining high academic standards through a rigorous course of study, students will be expected to apply effective effort in order to master skills and to value leadership, scholarship, citizenship, craftsmanship, and sportsmanship. Students will demonstrate that they are independent and critical thinkers who can make sound judgments and decisions as citizens, consumers, and life-long learners.

Job Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) educator license in Physical Education and Health, Grades 5–12.
  Current CPR certification.
  Knowledge of the Massachusetts Physical Education and Health Curriculum Frameworks and best practices in instruction.
  Ability to develop and deliver engaging lessons that meet the diverse needs, abilities, and learning styles of students.
  Strong classroom management, organizational, and assessment skills.
  Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute positively to a school community.
  Commitment to promoting student safety, inclusion, health, physical fitness, and lifelong wellness.
  Willingness and ability to teach health classes as needed in the future.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim Cavicchi , Assistant Principal
• 7 Viking Drive
• Wareham, Massachusetts 02571
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]