Anticipated Wellness Educator [Needham High School] (SY25-26)
Anticipated Wellness Educator [Needham High School] (SY25-26)
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Job Description
Needham Public Schools is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to supporting every child. We are looking for an energetic skilled and compassionate Wellness Teacher to join our team. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply as we value a variety of perspectives in our commitment to fostering a dynamic learning environment.
About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish.
JobResponsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging health and physical education lessons across various topics (e.g. CPR Fitness Yoga Nutrition Games Sexuality and Drug Education) for students in grades 9-12.
- Collaborate with the high school health and physical education team to design assess and refine programs curriculum assessments and teaching strategies.
- Advocate for the importance of physical education and wellness within the school and the broader community.
- Partner with other high school educators to integrate curriculum and develop innovative programming that supports student well-being.
- Work closely with professionals from other disciplines (e.g. counseling health services food services community organizations) to enrich the curriculum and enhance programming.
- Contribute to the development of additional wellness initiatives based on the unique needs of the school.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
- Effectively works with diverse groups of staff and students fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
- Possesses a strong understanding of wellness and actively integrates wellness concepts into the curriculum promoting a culture of wellness across the school community including students teachers and parents.
- Recognizes wellness as a holistic and multidimensional concept addressing physical emotional and social well-being.
- Holds current certification as an American Heart First Aid Instructor.
- Possesses specialized training in sexuality education.
- Has experience or knowledge in areas such as fitness yoga nutrition and drug education.
Required Qualifications:
- Massachusetts DESE license as a 5-12 Physical Education Teacher
- Bachelors degree
Selection Procedure
Please apply online. Applications will be considered only when a cover letter resume three letters of recommendation license and transcripts have been attached to your online application. All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process.
Compensation and Benefits:
Please review Unit Contract A and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits.
The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and activities. In addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.
Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.
Employment Type
Full-Time
