Elementary Health and Wellness Teacher

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach health education in accordance with the National Health Education Standards, the Social Justice Standards, the CASEL frameworks, and the National Sexuality Education Standards.
• Provide direct classroom instruction.
• Lead or co-lead the coordinated school health team to support SEL initiatives.
• Participate in ongoing collaborative work groups that support the development of instructional practices, content knowledge, and strategies to address health disparities.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• A commitment to the Cambridge Public School's Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department values, and continuous growth toward antiracist and anti-bias education.

Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with diverse staff, caregivers, and community partners.

Benefits

Cambridge Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday.