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

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

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

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.

The department is committed to anti‑racism, social justice, and racial equity, and to promoting inclusiveness, diversity, and a culturally responsive curriculum.

The department seeks an elementary Health and Wellness Teacher to join the team. The teacher will report to the Coordinator of Health, Physical Education, and Wellness and the Lead Teacher for JK‑8 Health and Wellness. The role includes teaching health education in accordance with the National Health Education Standards, Social Justice Standards, CASEL frameworks, and National Sexuality Education Standards. Teachers will also provide direct classroom instruction and set the coordinated school health team to support SEL initiatives.

They will participate in ongoing collaborative work groups that support instructional practices, content knowledge, and strategies to address health disparities.

• Provide direct classroom instruction in health education.
• Lead or co‑lead the coordinated school health team to support SEL initiatives.
• Participate in collaborative work groups focused on instructional practices, content knowledge, and strategies to address health disparities.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience and/or education in elementary health education, elementary education, 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 with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with diverse staff, caregivers, and community partners.
• A commitment to the Cambridge Public Schools Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department values, continuous growth toward antiracist and anti‑bias education.

Apply online d.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and describing how you heard about this opportunity.

Job : 5763600
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re‑Posted: Jun 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Position Type: Full‑Time

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: hr

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.