Health and Physical Education Teacher, Gr 6-8, Vassal Lane Upper School (SY 25-26)
Health and Physical Education Teacher, Gr 6-8, Vassal Lane Upper School (SY 25-26)
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Job Description
Position:
Health & Physical Education Teacher Grades 68
Health & Physical Education Department/Vassal Lane Upper School
The Vassal Lane Upper School Community:
The Vassal Lane Upper School is a place where everyone belongs. We envision our students as scholars and believe in the power of perseverance. We become better together. We are committed to collaboration and creating environments in which all students learn at high levels. We are mindful of societal inequities and work to challenge injustice. We strive to promote inquiry reflection critical thinking creative expression resilience civic engagement and lifelong learning.
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 Vassal Lane Upper School in conjunction with the Health and Physical Education Department seeks a Health and Physical Education Teacher to join our caring and innovative community. The successful candidate will have experience planning and implementing Health and Physical Education instruction according to the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Framework and the National Physical Education Standards. The candidate will teach the Health and Physical Education curriculum weekly and lead electives courses. As a professional the teacher will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of our school community. Moreover they will be fully committed to continuously learning improving reflecting and working together to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.
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.
- Experience and/or education in: physical education leading adventure activities and adaptive physical education.
- First Aid/CPR/WSI certification.
- Massachusetts Certification in PreK8 Physical Education required.
- Massachusetts Certification in K12 Family and Consumer Science is required.
- Awareness of the developmental needs of middle school 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 socioeconomic 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 doing whatever it takes for students to excel.
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
