Elementary Health and Wellness Teacher, Health, PE, and Wellness Department

Position: Elementary Health and Wellness Teacher

Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department

Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department Overview:

Cambridge Public School''s 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 levels. We also recognize that certain groups have been historically marginalized, resulting in significant health and educational disparities. In working to uphold the district''s overarching mission, we are committed to:

• Anti-racism, 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, self-efficacy, 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 Opportunity:

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 JK-8 Health and Wellness. They will teach health education in accordance with 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 and lead or co-lead the coordinated school health team to support SEL initiatives. Elementary Health and Wellness teachers participate in ongoing collaborative work groups that support the development of instructional practices, content knowledge, and strategies to address health disparities.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Health and Wellness Teacher, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 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.
• Massachusetts Certification in K-12 Health/Family Consumer Science is required
• A love for children and a 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 School''s Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department values, and continuous growth toward antiracist and anti-bias education.

How to Join Our Team:

Apply online at www.cpsd.us. 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.