ETS, Teacher Physical Education,Tobin Montessori
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Extended Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher Grades JK-5
Available February 2026 through April 2026
Health & Physical Education Department/Tobin Montessori School
The Tobin Montessori School Community:
Tobin Montessori School is an American Montessori Society Accredited elementary school dedicated to providing a quality educational experience for children in the Childrens House (3-6 years old) Lower Elementary (6-9 years old) and Upper Elementary Programs (9-11 years old). All of the classrooms are multi-age and students remain in each level with the same each of the levels students engage in a wide range of activities to stimulate intellectual physical and social Montessori the beautifully prepared environment includes areas of: practical life sensorial math language geography cultural studies science art and music.
In addition to academics children learn how to become responsible members of the school community. We support this work through Grace and Courtesy and Responsive Classroom curricula. Self-respect respect for others respect for the environment compassion and cooperation are key elements that are taught and modeled throughout the school.
The Physical Education Extended-Term Substitute Teacher (ETS) will be responsible for teaching all students ages 4-11. The P.E. classes similar to our general education classes are all multiage:
- Childrens House- JK/K students
- Lower Elementary- Grades 1-3
- Upper Elementary- Grades 4/5
The Opportunity:
The Tobin Montessori School in partnership with the Health Wellness and Physical Education department seeks a Physical Education Extended-Term Substitute Teacher (JK-5) for the period of time beginning on February 7 2026 and lasting until April 14 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the lead teacher for Physical Education and the building principal the Physical Education ETS is responsible for implementing a movement-based curriculum provided by the Physical Education department for students in grades pre-K-5 that supports their physical social and emotional growth. This role prioritizes individual development coordination and cooperative play as part of a Montessori-style program. Additional responsibilities include student support (recess lunch duty dismissal etc.) as needed staff collaboration and attending school and department-based meetings.
Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Physical Education Teacher you will possess many though perhaps not all of the following characteristics and qualifications:
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
- Experience and/or education in: elementary physical education swim development bicycle safety and ballroom dancing.
- Successful previous teaching experience in an urban setting is preferred.
- First Aid/CPR/WSI certification is preferred.
- Massachusetts Certification in PreK-8 Physical Education required.
- A love for children and desire to work with elementary aged students.
How to Join Our Team:
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.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Sports Coaching
- Physical Education
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Physiology Knowledge
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Teaching
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