Physical Education Teacher, Gr PreK-5, Morse/Baldwin Schools (SY 25-26)

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools is seeking a passionate Physical Education Teacher for preschool through grade 5. This role involves developing and implementing a curriculum aligned with state standards, fostering a collaborative environment, and promoting health and wellness across two school sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in JK-5 Physical Education.
• Awareness of developmental needs of learners.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement standards-based curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Build relationships through health-promotion initiatives.
• Integrate social-emotional learning in the classroom.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Culturally responsive practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree preferred

Massachusetts Certification in PreK-8 Physical Education

Job description

Position :

Physical Education Teacher, Grades PreK-5

Health & Physical Education Department/Morse & Baldwin Schools

Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department Overview:

Cambridge Public School's Health, Physical Education and Wellness Department is dedicated to creating supportive learning spaces where all students are known, celebrated, empowered, and thrive. Students will receive relevant learning opportunities that develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be healthy and physically active. These experiences will support students to be engaged in exploring, creating, and advocating for meaningful changes at the individual and societal level. We also recognize that certain groups have been historically marginalized, resulting in significant health and educational disparities. In working to uphold the district's overarching mission, we are committed to:

• Anti-racism, social justice, and racial equity by working with community partners to address the needs of youth, families, and educators of color
• Promoting inclusiveness, valuing diversity, and creating a culturally responsive curriculum within our department

Upon completion of our program, students will develop competence in a variety of skills, which include motor skill development, self-efficacy, advocacy, and empowerment to take control of their health and engage in lifelong efforts to maintain and enhance their individual and community health and wellness.

The Role:

The CPS Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department, in collaboration with Morse and Baldwin Elementary Schools, seeks a passionate and skilled Physical Education teacher for preschool through grade 5. This is a traveling position across two school sites. The successful candidate will:

• Have experience designing and implementing Physical Education instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Framework and the National Physical Education Standards.
• Teach Physical Education classes to students in preschool through grade 5.
• Foster a collaborative and professional spirit that supports continuous growth and shared responsibility for student achievement.
• Be committed to lifelong learning, reflection, and improvement to ensure equitable student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement standards-based curriculum and instructional strategies that promote life skills and meaningful dialogue among students, families, educators and community members.
• Build school-wide relationships through participation on committees and health-promotion initiatives
• Manage reporting, data collection, inventory, and purchasing, as directed by the Coordinator of Health and Physical Education or the Health Education Program Leader
• Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) to help create a safe, caring, and healthy classroom and school environment

Your Skill Set :

As the incoming Physical Education Teacher,you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience and/or education in: JK-5 Physical Education.
• Required Massachusetts Certification in PreK-8 Physical Education.
• Awareness of the developmental needs of elementary and adolescent learners and the strategies to meet those needs through the curriculum.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Previous and successful experience working in a multicultural environment and demonstrated implementation of culturally responsive practices that includes students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.
• A strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to joyful and culturally responsive teaching/learning

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.