Health & Wellness Teacher, One-year Appointment, CRLS

Position: Health & Wellness Teacher One-Year Appointment

Health & PE Department/Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community:
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English History Mathematics and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous comprehensive and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community we maintain a nurturing respectful and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence creativity diversity perseverance collaboration and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully responsibly and productively in a global democratic society.

Health Physical Education and Wellness Department Overview:

The Cambridge Public Schools Health Physical Education and Wellness Department is dedicated to creating supportive learning environments where all students are known celebrated empowered and able to thrive. Our students engage in relevant learning experiences that build the knowledge skills and attitudes necessary to lead healthy active lives. These opportunities empower students to explore create and advocate for meaningful change at both individual and societal levels. We also acknowledge the historical marginalization of certain communities which has led to significant health and educational alignment with the districts mission our department is committed to:

• Advancing anti-racism social justice and racial equity by partnering with community organizations to support the needs of students families and educators of color
• Promoting inclusiveness valuing diversity and developing a culturally responsive curriculum

Upon completing our program students will demonstrate competence in a range of areas including motor skill development self-efficacy advocacy and empowerment. They will be equipped to take ownership of their health and to contribute to the wellness of their communities throughout their lives.

The Opportunity:

The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in partnership with the Health and Physical Education department seeks a Physical Education & Wellness Teacher for the 25-26 school year. Wellness Teachers report directly to the Coordinator of Health Physical Education and Wellness the department lead teacher and small learning community administrator to which they are assigned. It is the responsibility of all Wellness Teachers to teach Wellness education according to the SHAPE America National PE Standards.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Health & Wellness Teacheryou will possess many though perhaps not all of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Experience and/or education in: secondary Health and Physical Education.
• Successful teaching experience in an urban setting is preferred.
• Required Massachusetts Certification in 5-12 Physical Education
• Required Massachusetts Certification in K-12 Health and Family/Consumer Science
• Experience leading instruction in multicultural and urban community settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.

How to Join Our Team:

Apply online at . Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience 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.

Required Experience:

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