Health Teacher — Grades 4

Health Teacher — Grades 4–7 - Bellingham Memorial School

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in Health Education and the ability to problem solve in a wide variety of settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging health education instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Frameworks
• Teach topics including personal wellness, nutrition, mental and emotional health, substance abuse prevention, healthy relationships, decision-making, and personal safety
• Create a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment that encourages student participation, discussion, and reflection
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and educational technology to support student learning and engagement
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback to students and families
• Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, nurses, administrators, and student support staff to support student well-being
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives
• Serve as a positive role model and promote healthy lifestyle choices among students
• Support the school's broader commitment to student belonging, respectful relationships, and developmentally appropriate learning

Skills/Ability

Certificates, Licenses and/or Degree Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Physical Education, Education, or related field required;
  Master's degree preferred
• Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in Health/Family and Consumer Sciences and/or Physical Education preferred
• Experience working with upper elementary and/or middle school students preferred
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of adolescent development and health education best practices
• Experience integrating educational technology and differentiated instruction preferred
• SEI Endorsement preferred or willingness to obtain
• CORI and fingerprinting background checks are required
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Salary:
Per BTA Contract

Classification: BTA

Physical Working Conditions

You are required to be physically capable of escorting students from the building in case of a practice drill or emergency situation in a safe and timely fashion. Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

Reports To:

Building Principal

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Students

Our Mission

The Bellingham Public School District's enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels:
DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade
3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade
3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools.

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision:
The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.