Health & Physical Education Teacher, Gr JK-5, Cambridgeport/Graham & Parks Schools (SY 25-26)
Health & Physical Education Teacher, Gr JK-5, Cambridgeport/Graham & Parks Schools (SY 25-26)
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Position:
Health & Physical Education Teacher Grades JK5
Health & Physical Education Department/Cambridgeport and Graham & Parks Schools
Health Physical Education and Wellness Department Overview:
Cambridge Public Schools 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 districts overarching mission we are committed to:
- Antiracism 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 selfefficacy 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 Health Physical Education and Wellness department seeks an elementary Health and Wellness Teacher to join our team. The teacher will report to the Coordinator of Health Physical Education and Wellness and the Lead Teacher for JK8 Health and Wellness. They will teach health education according to the National Health Education Standards the Social Justice Standards the CASEL frameworks and the National Sexuality Education Standards. The Elementary Health and Wellness teacher will provide direct classroom instruction as well as lead or colead the coordinated school health team to support SEL initiatives. Elementary Health and Wellness teachers participate in ongoing collaborative work groups that support development of instructional practices content knowledge and strategizing with the goal of addressing health disparities.
Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Health & Physical Education Teacheryou will possess many though perhaps not all of the following characteristics and qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university required; Masters degree preferred.
- Massachusetts Certification in K12 Health/Family Consumer Science is required.
- Experience and/or education in: elementary health education elementary education and/or social/emotional learning
- Successful teaching experience in a diverse urban setting is preferred.
- A love for children and desire to work with elementary aged students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with diverse staff caregivers and community partners.
- A commitment to the Cambridge Public Schools Health Physical Education and Wellness Department values and continuous growth toward antiracist and anti bias education.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
